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May 14, 1988 · Cessna 182P · N6069J
Dalhart, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 1988
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Location
Dalhart, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N6069J
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW88LA101
THE LOCAL FLIGHT WAS CIRCLING AT LOW ALTITUDE AND REDUCED AIRSPEED OVER FARM EQUIPMENT AND LEVEL FARMLAND WHILE THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS. THE PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT SAID HE HEARD THE STALL WARNING HORN JUST PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE INADVERTENT STALL RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND ON THE RIGHT WINGTIP BEFORE COMING TO REST DOUBLED OVER WITH THE INVERTED CABIN AREA FACING REARWARD UNDERNEATH THE AFT FUSELAGE.
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THE LOCAL FLIGHT WAS CIRCLING AT LOW ALTITUDE AND REDUCED AIRSPEED OVER FARM EQUIPMENT AND LEVEL FARMLAND WHILE THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS. THE PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT SAID HE HEARD THE STALL WARNING HORN JUST PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE INADVERTENT STALL RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND ON THE RIGHT WINGTIP BEFORE COMING TO REST DOUBLED OVER WITH THE INVERTED CABIN AREA FACING REARWARD UNDERNEATH THE AFT FUSELAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN6069J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:14
Weather SourceWFAC