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April 19, 1985 · Wisconsin State Prison Sonerai II · N541DM
Castroville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Castroville, TX
Aircraft
Wisconsin State Prison Sonerai II
Tail Number
N541DM
Operator
Randy W Bailey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW85LA191
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AFTER LIFT-OFF FROM THE 5,000 FT LONG RWY, THE ACFT WAS IN GROUND EFFECT PRIOR TO AN UNCONTROLLED RIGHT ROLL. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND RIGHT WING FIRST. THE PLT REPORTED 2 HRS EXPERIENCE IN THE ACFT AND NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AFTER LIFT-OFF FROM THE 5,000 FT LONG RWY, THE ACFT WAS IN GROUND EFFECT PRIOR TO AN UNCONTROLLED RIGHT ROLL. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND RIGHT WING FIRST. THE PLT REPORTED 2 HRS EXPERIENCE IN THE ACFT AND NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest AirportCastroville Municipal (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWisconsin State Prison Sonerai II
Tail NumberN541DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRandy W Bailey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1850 CC · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO