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April 18, 1987 · Piper PA-28-161 · N2140D
Waring, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Waring, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N2140D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA098
THE NEWLY CERTIFICATED PRIVATE PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 17 AT A SMALL PRIVATELY OWNED AIRPORT AT WARING, TX. THERE WAS A WIRE FENCE LOCATED 18 FEET FROM THE LEFT EDGE OF THE LANDING RUNWAY. THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO DRIFT LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDE WITH THE FENCE. THE WIND WAS FROM 160 DEGREES AT EIGHT KNOTS.
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THE NEWLY CERTIFICATED PRIVATE PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 17 AT A SMALL PRIVATELY OWNED AIRPORT AT WARING, TX. THERE WAS A WIRE FENCE LOCATED 18 FEET FROM THE LEFT EDGE OF THE LANDING RUNWAY. THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO DRIFT LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDE WITH THE FENCE. THE WIND WAS FROM 160 DEGREES AT EIGHT KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRUST (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2282 ft
Runway Width32 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN2140D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-EACD36 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC