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February 24, 1982 · Cessna 150 · N3942
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N3942
Operator
Tarrant Aero Association
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW82FA069
THE STUDENT PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT MIDWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY WITH A RIGHT CROSSWIND. WITNESSES STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE WIND SHIFTED FROM WEST TO NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS TO ABOUT 30 KNOTS. THE INSTRUCTOR REALIZED THE AIRCRAFT COULD NOT BE STOPPED BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE RUNWAY, TOOK OVER THE CONTROLS, AND INITIATED A GO-AROUND. THE AIRCRAFT LIFTED OFF THE GROUND ABOUT 500 FEET FROM THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AT 60 KNOTS BUT FAILED TO CLIMB. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBULENCE AND DRIFTED LEFT. THE LEFT WING DROPPED AND STRUCK THE GROUND.
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THE STUDENT PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT MIDWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY WITH A RIGHT CROSSWIND. WITNESSES STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE WIND SHIFTED FROM WEST TO NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS TO ABOUT 30 KNOTS. THE INSTRUCTOR REALIZED THE AIRCRAFT COULD NOT BE STOPPED BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE RUNWAY, TOOK OVER THE CONTROLS, AND INITIATED A GO-AROUND. THE AIRCRAFT LIFTED OFF THE GROUND ABOUT 500 FEET FROM THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AT 60 KNOTS BUT FAILED TO CLIMB. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBULENCE AND DRIFTED LEFT. THE LEFT WING DROPPED AND STRUCK THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:16 CST
Nearest AirportOAKGROVE (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN3942
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTarrant Aero Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:51