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September 25, 1985 · Cessna 182A · N9937B
Sanderson, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Sanderson, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N9937B
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA356
ON LANDING, THE PLT NOTICED A QUANTITY OF BRUSH ON THE RWY, HOWEVER, HE DID NOT THINK IT WOULD BE AN OBSTACLE TO HIS INTENDED TAKEOFF AND THEREFORE DID NOT REMOVE IT. DURING TAKEOFF, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUCK THE BRUSH CAUSING THE PLT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE ACFT, WHICH VEERED OFF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A REMOTE PRIVATE RANCH STRIP.
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ON LANDING, THE PLT NOTICED A QUANTITY OF BRUSH ON THE RWY, HOWEVER, HE DID NOT THINK IT WOULD BE AN OBSTACLE TO HIS INTENDED TAKEOFF AND THEREFORE DID NOT REMOVE IT. DURING TAKEOFF, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUCK THE BRUSH CAUSING THE PLT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE ACFT, WHICH VEERED OFF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A REMOTE PRIVATE RANCH STRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportTerrell County (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN9937B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind160° @ 2 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourcePILO