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May 30, 1989 · Piper PA-32R · N3279Q
Stratford, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stratford, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R
Tail Number
N3279Q
Operator
Sherman Implement
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89LA100
DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND, THE PILOT INITIATED A GO-AROUND AFTER ENCOUNTERING A WIND SHIFT. CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WAS LOST DURING THE GO-AROUND AND THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A LEVEL ATTITUDE. THE PILOT REPORTED WINDS AT THE ACCIDENT SITE WERE FROM 160 DEGREES GUSTING TO 50 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. THE WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND, THE PILOT INITIATED A GO-AROUND AFTER ENCOUNTERING A WIND SHIFT. CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WAS LOST DURING THE GO-AROUND AND THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A LEVEL ATTITUDE. THE PILOT REPORTED WINDS AT THE ACCIDENT SITE WERE FROM 160 DEGREES GUSTING TO 50 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:12 CDT
Nearest AirportStratford (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width32 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32R
Tail NumberN3279Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSherman Implement
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50 kt, gusting 50 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:50
Weather SourceWFAC