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September 6, 1984 · Piper PA-28-140 · N6842J
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N6842J
Operator
Ben Galindo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA379
THE ACFT DID NOT CLIMB ABOVE 25 TO 50 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT SAID 'THE ENGINE FELT LOADED DOWN.' THE STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDED AND THE PLT TOLD EVERYONE TO 'HANG ON' AS HE LOWERED THE NOSE OF THE ACFT. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 555 FT BEYOND THE RWYS END. THE EDGE OF A ROAD COLLAPSED THE ACFT LANDING GEAR AND THE ACFT CROSSED THE ROAD AND COLLIDED WITH FENCING. A SERIOUS INDUCTION ICING THREAT WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT DID NOT CLIMB ABOVE 25 TO 50 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT SAID 'THE ENGINE FELT LOADED DOWN.' THE STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDED AND THE PLT TOLD EVERYONE TO 'HANG ON' AS HE LOWERED THE NOSE OF THE ACFT. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 555 FT BEYOND THE RWYS END. THE EDGE OF A ROAD COLLAPSED THE ACFT LANDING GEAR AND THE ACFT CROSSED THE ROAD AND COLLIDED WITH FENCING. A SERIOUS INDUCTION ICING THREAT WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:50 CDT
Nearest AirportWESTSIDE (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN6842J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBen Galindo
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourceWFAC