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June 29, 1990 · Cessna 172 · N8190X
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8190X
Operator
Howard Stephen H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW90LA127
THE STUDENT PILOT SAID HE WAS ON HIS THIRD TOUCH-AND-GO LANDING WHEN HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THROUGH A FENCE, THEN A DITCH, AND FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT SAID HE WAS ON HIS THIRD TOUCH-AND-GO LANDING WHEN HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THROUGH A FENCE, THEN A DITCH, AND FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWest Houston Lakeside (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length3955 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8190X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoward Stephen H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT