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July 7, 1985 · Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30 · N21698
Brownsville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Brownsville, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N21698
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA273
WHILE PRACTICING TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS THE PLT ALLOWED THE ACFT TO DESCEND BELOW THE PROPER GLIDE SLOPE WHILE ON FINAL APCH. THE ACFT IMPACTED A POWER LINE APRX 1000 FT SHORT OF THE RWY AND CRASHED ON THE SIDE OF A DRAINAGE DITCH LEVEE. THE ELEVATION OF THE LINE WAS ABOUT 10 FT ABOVE THE HEIGHT OF AND ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THE LEVEE. THE PLT REPORTEDLY DOES NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING AFTER PASSING THE ELEVATION OF 400 FT AGL.
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WHILE PRACTICING TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS THE PLT ALLOWED THE ACFT TO DESCEND BELOW THE PROPER GLIDE SLOPE WHILE ON FINAL APCH. THE ACFT IMPACTED A POWER LINE APRX 1000 FT SHORT OF THE RWY AND CRASHED ON THE SIDE OF A DRAINAGE DITCH LEVEE. THE ELEVATION OF THE LINE WAS ABOUT 10 FT ABOVE THE HEIGHT OF AND ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THE LEVEE. THE PLT REPORTEDLY DOES NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING AFTER PASSING THE ELEVATION OF 400 FT AGL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBrownsville (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN21698
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 11 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:04
Weather SourceWFAC