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August 25, 1986 · Cessna 172A · N7261T
Gainesville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gainesville, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172A
Tail Number
N7261T
Operator
Michael D Allison
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA155
THE PILOT WAS TAXIING INTO POSITION FOR TAKEOFF, WHEN THERE WAS A WIND SHIFT AND A GUST OF WIND INVERTED THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT HAD NOT OBTAINED ANY WEATHER REPORTS PRIOR TO TAXIING OUT TO THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AREA AND A HEAVY RAIN BEGAN WITHIN MINUTES OF THE ACCIDENT DECREASING VISIBILITY TO APRX 1/4 MILE.
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THE PILOT WAS TAXIING INTO POSITION FOR TAKEOFF, WHEN THERE WAS A WIND SHIFT AND A GUST OF WIND INVERTED THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT HAD NOT OBTAINED ANY WEATHER REPORTS PRIOR TO TAXIING OUT TO THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AREA AND A HEAVY RAIN BEGAN WITHIN MINUTES OF THE ACCIDENT DECREASING VISIBILITY TO APRX 1/4 MILE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGainesville (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172A
Tail NumberN7261T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael D Allison
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-C · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind360° @ 20 kt, gusting 40 kt
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT