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May 3, 1982 · Piper PA-25-235 · N7350Z
Lubbock, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N7350Z
Operator
Charles B Gregg
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA162
PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN SERVICED IN PREPARATION FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE SPRAYING SEASON. AS PART OF THE SERVICING, THE OPERATOR/PILOT ADDED HYDRAULIC FLUID TO THE LEFT BRAKE. HOWEVER, HE DID NOT PURGE THE SYSTEM OF AIR AFTER ADDING THE FLUID. WHILE LANDING AFTER A SHORT TEST FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT, WENT INTO A SOFT FIELD, AND FLIPPED OVER.
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PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN SERVICED IN PREPARATION FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE SPRAYING SEASON. AS PART OF THE SERVICING, THE OPERATOR/PILOT ADDED HYDRAULIC FLUID TO THE LEFT BRAKE. HOWEVER, HE DID NOT PURGE THE SYSTEM OF AIR AFTER ADDING THE FLUID. WHILE LANDING AFTER A SHORT TEST FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT, WENT INTO A SOFT FIELD, AND FLIPPED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN7350Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles B Gregg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-G1A5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:15