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September 14, 1984 · Cessna 150 · N7709E
Spicewood, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Spicewood, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N7709E
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84LA394
DESPITE THE EXISTENCE OF AN AIRSTRIP ACROSS THE STREET FROM HIS HOME, THE PLT ELECTED TO TAKEOFF & LAND ON THE STREET. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT HIT SEVERAL TREES & A PUMP HOUSE. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REPORTED THAT THE PLT WAS DRUNK AND DRINKING BEER WHEN THEY ARRIVED AT THE SITE LESS THAN AN HOUR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. ACCORDING TO THE PAX, THE PLT HAD BEEN DRINKING BEER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF AND TOOK ONE BEER WITH HIM ON THE FLT.
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DESPITE THE EXISTENCE OF AN AIRSTRIP ACROSS THE STREET FROM HIS HOME, THE PLT ELECTED TO TAKEOFF & LAND ON THE STREET. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT HIT SEVERAL TREES & A PUMP HOUSE. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REPORTED THAT THE PLT WAS DRUNK AND DRINKING BEER WHEN THEY ARRIVED AT THE SITE LESS THAN AN HOUR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. ACCORDING TO THE PAX, THE PLT HAD BEEN DRINKING BEER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF AND TOOK ONE BEER WITH HIM ON THE FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:12 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN7709E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC