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February 16, 1991 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N9490N
Wichita Falls, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 1991
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Wichita Falls, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N9490N
Operator
Flight Dynamics
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA040
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE ON A ONE EIGHTH MILE FINAL FOR RUNWAY 17, HE ENCOUNTERED A STRONG CROSSWIND FROM THE RIGHT. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO DRIFT LEFT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE DRIFT. THE PILOT ELECTED TO GO AROUND. DURING THE GO AROUND, THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO DRIFT LEFT OFF OF THE RUNWAY UNTIL IT COLLIDED WITH BUSHES AND THE GROUND. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 180 DEGREES AT 17 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 24 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED ON FINAL AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE GUSTING CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE ON A ONE EIGHTH MILE FINAL FOR RUNWAY 17, HE ENCOUNTERED A STRONG CROSSWIND FROM THE RIGHT. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO DRIFT LEFT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE DRIFT. THE PILOT ELECTED TO GO AROUND. DURING THE GO AROUND, THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO DRIFT LEFT OFF OF THE RUNWAY UNTIL IT COLLIDED WITH BUSHES AND THE GROUND. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 180 DEGREES AT 17 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 24 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CST
Nearest AirportKICKAPOO (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4205 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN9490N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlight Dynamics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 17 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC