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April 30, 1988 · Cessna L-19E · N3946L
Conroe, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Conroe, TX
Aircraft
Cessna L-19E
Tail Number
N3946L
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW88DRA11
THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED BY WITNESSES MAKING A CHANDELLE-LIKE MANEUVER FROM TAKEOFF. AT THE TOP, THE NOSE AND RIGHT WING DROPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 180 DEGREES OF TURN. THE WINGS WERE ALMOST LEVEL WHEN THE AIRPLANE HIT THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE BURNED AFTER IMPACT.
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THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED BY WITNESSES MAKING A CHANDELLE-LIKE MANEUVER FROM TAKEOFF. AT THE TOP, THE NOSE AND RIGHT WING DROPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 180 DEGREES OF TURN. THE WINGS WERE ALMOST LEVEL WHEN THE AIRPLANE HIT THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE BURNED AFTER IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMontgomery County (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna L-19E
Tail NumberN3946L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWIT