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July 20, 1990 · Huffaher Benson · N70136
Hearne, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hearne, TX
Aircraft
Huffaher Benson
Tail Number
N70136
Operator
Huffaker Richard E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW90DRA06
THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, HE TURNED DOWNWIND TO MAKE A LOW PASS IN FRONT OF THE CROWD AND THAT DURING THE PASS HE GOT 'BEHIND THE POWER CURVE' AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND. HE FURTHER STATED THAT EVEN WITH FULL POWER APPLIED HE COULD NOT KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM SINKING AND THAT THERE WAS 'MODERATE TO SEVERE' TURBUELENCE IN THE AREA.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE TAIL WIND CONDIITONS DURING A LOW PASS WHICH EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE TAIL WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, HE TURNED DOWNWIND TO MAKE A LOW PASS IN FRONT OF THE CROWD AND THAT DURING THE PASS HE GOT 'BEHIND THE POWER CURVE' AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND. HE FURTHER STATED THAT EVEN WITH FULL POWER APPLIED HE COULD NOT KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM SINKING AND THAT THERE WAS 'MODERATE TO SEVERE' TURBUELENCE IN THE AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHearne Muni (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHuffaher Benson
Tail NumberN70136
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHuffaker Richard E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsMcculloch · 4318 · Reciprocating · 72
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT