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May 3, 1982 · Piper PA-18-150 · N7615Z
Marfa, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marfa, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N7615Z
Operator
Danny Nunn
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA165
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL FOR A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE INSTRUCTOR WAS ABLE TO OVERPOWER THE STUDENT ON THE RUDDER PEDALS BUT NOT THE AFT STICK PRESSURE. THE AIRCRAFT LIFTED OFF THEN SETTLED BACK TO THE RUNWAY IN A THREE-POINT ATTITUDE AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE STUDENT PILOT STATED HE DID NOT HEAR THE INSTRUCTOR'S DIRECTION TO LOWER THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT.
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DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL FOR A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE INSTRUCTOR WAS ABLE TO OVERPOWER THE STUDENT ON THE RUDDER PEDALS BUT NOT THE AFT STICK PRESSURE. THE AIRCRAFT LIFTED OFF THEN SETTLED BACK TO THE RUNWAY IN A THREE-POINT ATTITUDE AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE STUDENT PILOT STATED HE DID NOT HEAR THE INSTRUCTOR'S DIRECTION TO LOWER THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportEscondido Ranch (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN7615Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDanny Nunn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 5 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:00