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August 12, 1984 · Cessna A185F · N802DM
Tomball, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Tomball, TX
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N802DM
Operator
Mort Hall Avn
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84LA345
BEFORE TAKEOFF 2 PAXS BOARDED SO THE INSTRUCTOR COULD DEMONSTRATE TO THE STUDENT THE EFFECT THAT ADDITIONAL WEIGHT HAS ON ACFT HANDLING ON WATER. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR THE ACFT WOULD NOT BECOME AIRBORNE DURING TAKEOFF. THE ACFT OVERRAN THE WATERWAY, WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND ONTO A LAND MASS WHERE IT NOSED OVER. THE STUDENT STARTED THETAKEOFF RUN AND THE INSTRUCTOR TOOK OVER WHEN HE REALIZED THAT THE ACFT WAS NOT LIFTING OFF. THE WATERWAY WAS 2600 FT LONG. TAILWIND OF 5 KNOTS.
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BEFORE TAKEOFF 2 PAXS BOARDED SO THE INSTRUCTOR COULD DEMONSTRATE TO THE STUDENT THE EFFECT THAT ADDITIONAL WEIGHT HAS ON ACFT HANDLING ON WATER. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR THE ACFT WOULD NOT BECOME AIRBORNE DURING TAKEOFF. THE ACFT OVERRAN THE WATERWAY, WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND ONTO A LAND MASS WHERE IT NOSED OVER. THE STUDENT STARTED THETAKEOFF RUN AND THE INSTRUCTOR TOOK OVER WHEN HE REALIZED THAT THE ACFT WAS NOT LIFTING OFF. THE WATERWAY WAS 2600 FT LONG. TAILWIND OF 5 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 CDT
Nearest AirportDavid Wayne Hooks (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN802DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMort Hall Avn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO