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February 25, 1985 · Piper PA-28-112 · N9769T
Pearland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pearland, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-112
Tail Number
N9769T
Operator
H & R Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW85LA182
CFI PUT DOWN TWO NOTCHES OF FLAPS WHICH IS FULL DOWN ON THE PA-38. CFI STATED HE HAD FLOWN A PA-28-161 THAT MORNING AND THAT TWO NOTCHES OF FLAPS ON THAT ACFT WERE USED FOR SHORT FIELD TAKEOFFS. THE ACFT ENTERED A STALL-MUSH AFTER TAKEOFF AND CONTROL WAS LOST DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
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CFI PUT DOWN TWO NOTCHES OF FLAPS WHICH IS FULL DOWN ON THE PA-38. CFI STATED HE HAD FLOWN A PA-28-161 THAT MORNING AND THAT TWO NOTCHES OF FLAPS ON THAT ACFT WERE USED FOR SHORT FIELD TAKEOFFS. THE ACFT ENTERED A STALL-MUSH AFTER TAKEOFF AND CONTROL WAS LOST DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:25 CST
Nearest AirportPEARLAND (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-112
Tail NumberN9769T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorH & R Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO