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December 12, 1991 · Grumman AA1B · N8859L
Spur, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Spur, TX
Aircraft
Grumman AA1B
Tail Number
N8859L
Operator
James W Winzer
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA042
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO DEPART A WET MUDDY TURF AIRSTRIP. DUE TO DEGRADED TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH ROTATION SPEED AND ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH TREES. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, IT RAINED ONE DAY PRIOR TO HIS DEPARTURE AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES HAD BEEN ON THE GRASS/DIRT AIRSTRIP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO DEPART A WET MUDDY TURF AIRSTRIP. DUE TO DEGRADED TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH ROTATION SPEED AND ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH TREES. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, IT RAINED ONE DAY PRIOR TO HIS DEPARTURE AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES HAD BEEN ON THE GRASS/DIRT AIRSTRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportSPUR (1nm S)
Runway17
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA1B
Tail NumberN8859L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames W Winzer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO