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February 14, 1988 · Piper PA-38-112 · N9319T
Maud, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Maud, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N9319T
Operator
William C Embry
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW88LA065
THE ACFT TOOK OFF FROM A 1800 FT PRIVATE, TURF, STRIP. THE TAKEOFF WAS TO THE SW AND THE WIND WAS STRONG AND GUSTY FROM THE NW. THERE ARE TREES ALONG THE RIGHT OR UPWIND SIDE OF THE RWY. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE OFF THE END OF THE RWY. THE PLT HAS NEVER HELD A LICENSE OR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. THE PILOT DID NOT COMPLETE AN ACCIDENT REPORT.
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THE ACFT TOOK OFF FROM A 1800 FT PRIVATE, TURF, STRIP. THE TAKEOFF WAS TO THE SW AND THE WIND WAS STRONG AND GUSTY FROM THE NW. THERE ARE TREES ALONG THE RIGHT OR UPWIND SIDE OF THE RWY. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE OFF THE END OF THE RWY. THE PLT HAS NEVER HELD A LICENSE OR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. THE PILOT DID NOT COMPLETE AN ACCIDENT REPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN9319T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWilliam C Embry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 18 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC