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September 14, 1985 · Homebuilt Tiger BIRD · N5MF
Kerrville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kerrville, TX
Aircraft
Homebuilt Tiger BIRD
Tail Number
N5MF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LRG02
THE ACFT NOSED OVER ON LANDING FOLLOWING A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE PLT REPORTED TOUCHDOWN WAS MADE ON THE FIRST 100 FT OF THE RWY AND AS THE ACFT SLOWED TO APRX 10 MPH DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP AND DOWN A 5 FT, 45 DEG BANK WHERE IT NOSED OVER. THE PLT ATTRIBUTED THE ACCIDENT TO THE X-WIND, GRAVEL AIRSTRIP AND POOR JUDGEMENT.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER ON LANDING FOLLOWING A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE PLT REPORTED TOUCHDOWN WAS MADE ON THE FIRST 100 FT OF THE RWY AND AS THE ACFT SLOWED TO APRX 10 MPH DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP AND DOWN A 5 FT, 45 DEG BANK WHERE IT NOSED OVER. THE PLT ATTRIBUTED THE ACCIDENT TO THE X-WIND, GRAVEL AIRSTRIP AND POOR JUDGEMENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportYORANCH (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHomebuilt Tiger BIRD
Tail NumberN5MF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-C4B5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO