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November 18, 1986 · Cessna 152II · N68328
Grandview, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Grandview, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152II
Tail Number
N68328
Operator
Abc Rental
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW87FA017
A STUDENT PLT, WHILE ON A SOLO VFR NAVIGATIONAL TRAINING FLT, BECAME LOST. AFTER 3.5 HOURS OF FLT, THE PLT THINKING SHE WAS ALMOST OUT OF FUEL ELECTED TO MAKE A DOWNWIND LANDING ON A COUNTRY ROAD NEAR GRANDVIEW, TX. THE ACFT CONTACTED TREES AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE GROUND, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT. THERE WAS APRX 1 HOUR AND 20 MINUTES OF FUEL REMAINING ON BOARD THE ACFT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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A STUDENT PLT, WHILE ON A SOLO VFR NAVIGATIONAL TRAINING FLT, BECAME LOST. AFTER 3.5 HOURS OF FLT, THE PLT THINKING SHE WAS ALMOST OUT OF FUEL ELECTED TO MAKE A DOWNWIND LANDING ON A COUNTRY ROAD NEAR GRANDVIEW, TX. THE ACFT CONTACTED TREES AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE GROUND, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT. THERE WAS APRX 1 HOUR AND 20 MINUTES OF FUEL REMAINING ON BOARD THE ACFT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CST
Nearest AirportMESQUITE (61nm SW)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152II
Tail NumberN68328
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAbc Rental
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC