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November 16, 1992 · Champion 7GCAA · N9614S
Joshua, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Joshua, TX
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N9614S
Operator
Toomer Robert T
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW93LA038
WITNESSES STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE DEVELOPED A SINK RATE DURING THE FINAL APPROACH AND STRUCK WIRES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. IT SUBSEQUENTLY IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE COULD NOT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED DUE TO THE HEAD INJURIES HE SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE APPROACH AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Full Narrative
WITNESSES STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE DEVELOPED A SINK RATE DURING THE FINAL APPROACH AND STRUCK WIRES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. IT SUBSEQUENTLY IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE COULD NOT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED DUE TO THE HEAD INJURIES HE SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:16 CST
Nearest AirportBuffalo Chips (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN9614S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorToomer Robert T
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind180° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC