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July 7, 1987 · Wayne Hooks Cassutt III-M Cassutt II · N3790A
Burnet, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Burnet, TX
Aircraft
Wayne Hooks Cassutt III-M Cassutt II
Tail Number
N3790A
Operator
Reed Norman
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
FTW87DRG03
ON JULY 7,1987, A CASSUTT 111M, N3790A, IMPACTED THE RUNWAY AT KATE CRADDOCK FIELD (T-27) BURNET TEXAS. THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING THE INITIAL TEST FLIGHT OF THE HOME BUILT AIRCRAFT WHEN THE CANOPY CAME OPEN. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT WHILE HOLDING THE CANOPY CLOSED. DUE TO AN APPARENT LACK OF AIRFLOW OVER THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO FLARE FOR TOUCHDOWN. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE RUNWAY CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. HOWEVER, THE PILOT SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURY.
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ON JULY 7,1987, A CASSUTT 111M, N3790A, IMPACTED THE RUNWAY AT KATE CRADDOCK FIELD (T-27) BURNET TEXAS. THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING THE INITIAL TEST FLIGHT OF THE HOME BUILT AIRCRAFT WHEN THE CANOPY CAME OPEN. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT WHILE HOLDING THE CANOPY CLOSED. DUE TO AN APPARENT LACK OF AIRFLOW OVER THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO FLARE FOR TOUCHDOWN. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE RUNWAY CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. HOWEVER, THE PILOT SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 CDT
Nearest AirportKate Craddock Fld. (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWayne Hooks Cassutt III-M Cassutt II
Tail NumberN3790A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorReed Norman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 0200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind15 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO