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August 31, 1982 · Cessna U206F · N8641Q
Katy, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Katy, TX
Aircraft
Cessna U206F
Tail Number
N8641Q
Operator
Douglas a Freeman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW82DA359
DURING ARRIVAL, THE PILOT INITIATED HIS LANDING WITH A QUARTERING TAIL WIND AT 4 GUSTING TO 8 KNOTS. WHILE LANDING, HE REALIZED HIS AIRSPEED WAS TOO HIGH AND HE ELECTED TO GO AROUND. DURING THE MANEUVER, THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE AT THE END OF THE STRIP AND THE PLANE CRASHED.
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DURING ARRIVAL, THE PILOT INITIATED HIS LANDING WITH A QUARTERING TAIL WIND AT 4 GUSTING TO 8 KNOTS. WHILE LANDING, HE REALIZED HIS AIRSPEED WAS TOO HIGH AND HE ELECTED TO GO AROUND. DURING THE MANEUVER, THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE AT THE END OF THE STRIP AND THE PLANE CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKATY (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206F
Tail NumberN8641Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDouglas a Freeman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · I0-520F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg