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July 5, 1987 · Piper PA-28-180 · N15491
Roanoke, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Roanoke, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N15491
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA160
DURING FINAL APPROACH THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO GO-AROUND. WHEN THE PILOT APPLIED POWER THE NOSE AND RIGHT WING PITCHED UP, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO TURN 90 DEGREES, AND STALL. THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED SOME POWER LINES AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE GROUND, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
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DURING FINAL APPROACH THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO GO-AROUND. WHEN THE PILOT APPLIED POWER THE NOSE AND RIGHT WING PITCHED UP, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO TURN 90 DEGREES, AND STALL. THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED SOME POWER LINES AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE GROUND, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:37 CDT
Nearest AirportAero Valley Arpt. (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN15491
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT