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June 1, 1985 · Champion 7GCAA · N7595F
Hillsboro, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Hillsboro, TX
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N7595F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW85LA240
THE PILOT HAD JUST TAKEN OFF ON RUNWAY 16 AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN HILLSBORO, TX. THIS WIND, AS REPORTED BY THE PILOTWAS 220 DEGREES AT 16 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 22 KNOTS AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS 102 DEGREES. TWO PERSONS AND 16 GALLONS OF FUEL WERE ABOARD. AFTER CLIMBING TO ABOUT 500 FEET AGL ON RUNWAY HEADING THE PILOT BEGAN A LEFT TURN TOWARD DOWNWIND ANDTHE AIRCRAFT STALLED. HE RECOVERED FROM THE STALL BUT WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE DESCENT RATE BEFORE GROUND IMPACT OCCURRED. THE SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING COLLAPSED THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AND DESTROYED THE AIRCRAFT.
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THE PILOT HAD JUST TAKEN OFF ON RUNWAY 16 AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN HILLSBORO, TX. THIS WIND, AS REPORTED BY THE PILOTWAS 220 DEGREES AT 16 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 22 KNOTS AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS 102 DEGREES. TWO PERSONS AND 16 GALLONS OF FUEL WERE ABOARD. AFTER CLIMBING TO ABOUT 500 FEET AGL ON RUNWAY HEADING THE PILOT BEGAN A LEFT TURN TOWARD DOWNWIND ANDTHE AIRCRAFT STALLED. HE RECOVERED FROM THE STALL BUT WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE DESCENT RATE BEFORE GROUND IMPACT OCCURRED. THE SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING COLLAPSED THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AND DESTROYED THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:02 CDT
Nearest AirportHillsboro Muni (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN7595F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC