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October 19, 1984 · Piper J3C-65 · N6248H
Kilgore, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kilgore, TX
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N6248H
Operator
Roger L Carr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA023
AFTER TAXIING NORTH TO THE END OF THE STRIP A 180 DEG TURN WAS MADE PRIOR TO TAKEOFF TO THE SOUTH. OUT OF THE TURN THE ACFT WAS LINED UP WITH THE LEFT WING TIP CLOSE TO THE FENCE. THE PLT INTENDED TO CORRECT HIS LINE-UP DURING THE ROLL. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, A COMBINATION OF ENG TORQUE AND A SLIGHT RIGHT CROSSWING CAUSED THE ACFT TO DRIFT INTO THE FENCE. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE ACFT CAME TO A STOP AFTER ROLLING THROUGH APPX 150 FT OF FENCE. THE NEAREST WX OBSERVATION FACILITY RECORDED WIND FROM 120 DEG AT 5 KTS.
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AFTER TAXIING NORTH TO THE END OF THE STRIP A 180 DEG TURN WAS MADE PRIOR TO TAKEOFF TO THE SOUTH. OUT OF THE TURN THE ACFT WAS LINED UP WITH THE LEFT WING TIP CLOSE TO THE FENCE. THE PLT INTENDED TO CORRECT HIS LINE-UP DURING THE ROLL. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, A COMBINATION OF ENG TORQUE AND A SLIGHT RIGHT CROSSWING CAUSED THE ACFT TO DRIFT INTO THE FENCE. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE ACFT CAME TO A STOP AFTER ROLLING THROUGH APPX 150 FT OF FENCE. THE NEAREST WX OBSERVATION FACILITY RECORDED WIND FROM 120 DEG AT 5 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportKILGORE (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2040 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN6248H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoger L Carr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:49
Weather SourceWFAC