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June 15, 1987 · Aero Commander Callair B-1A Callair B · N7287V

Louise, TX

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Louise, TX
Aircraft
Aero Commander Callair B-1A Callair B
Tail Number
N7287V
Operator
Milo Burge
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW87DRA04

ACFT WAS DEPARTING FROM A 1500' PRIVATE STRIP ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT. OPR HAD REDUCED THE FERTILIZER LOAD ON THIS FLT IN ORDER TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGHER AMBIENT TEMPS IN THE AFTERNOON. ON TAKEOFF, THE ACFT LIFTED OFF NORMALLY, BUT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY AT THE END OF THE STRIP. IT SUBSEQUENTLY WENT THROUGH A FENCE, STRUCK A LEVEE AND FLIPPED OVER. OAT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS 94 DEG. NO EVIDENCE OF MECH MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION OR CLAIMED BY THE OPR.

Full Narrative

ACFT WAS DEPARTING FROM A 1500' PRIVATE STRIP ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT. OPR HAD REDUCED THE FERTILIZER LOAD ON THIS FLT IN ORDER TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGHER AMBIENT TEMPS IN THE AFTERNOON. ON TAKEOFF, THE ACFT LIFTED OFF NORMALLY, BUT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY AT THE END OF THE STRIP. IT SUBSEQUENTLY WENT THROUGH A FENCE, STRUCK A LEVEE AND FLIPPED OVER. OAT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS 94 DEG. NO EVIDENCE OF MECH MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION OR CLAIMED BY THE OPR.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CDT
Nearest AirportTucker Strip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander Callair B-1A Callair B
Tail NumberN7287V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMilo Burge
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data