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July 9, 1989 · Stinson V77 · N65345
El Paso, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
El Paso, TX
Aircraft
Stinson V77
Tail Number
N65345
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89LA130
DURING A FULL STOP LANDING IN DIRECT CROSSWIND CONDITIONS OF 25 KNOTS, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE AIRCRAFT EXITED THE RUNWAY HARD SURFACE AND NOSED OVER IN SOFT SAND.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL IN A HIGH CROSSWIND ENVIRONMENT.
Full Narrative
DURING A FULL STOP LANDING IN DIRECT CROSSWIND CONDITIONS OF 25 KNOTS, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE AIRCRAFT EXITED THE RUNWAY HARD SURFACE AND NOSED OVER IN SOFT SAND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWest Texas (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson V77
Tail NumberN65345
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985-AN1-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO