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June 22, 1982 · Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · N3793F
Tomball, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tomball, TX
Aircraft
Great Lakes 2T-1A-2
Tail Number
N3793F
Operator
F a Roach
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82FRA23
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MADE A 3-POINT LANDING, AND AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 3 OR 4 SECONDS, THE AIRCRAFT SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. HE TRIED TO CORRECT WITH LEFT RUDDER AND BRAKE, BUT THE PLANE CONTINUED SWERVING TO THE RIGHT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL AND LEFT WING WERE DAMAGED. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE PLANE ACTED AS IF THE RIGHT BRAKE HAD BEEN DRAGGING. HOWEVER, AN EXAMINATION OF THE BRAKE REVEALED NO INDICATION OF A MALFUNCTION. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THAT HE HAD A 5 TO 6 KT CROSSWIND COMPONENT DURING THE LANDING.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MADE A 3-POINT LANDING, AND AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 3 OR 4 SECONDS, THE AIRCRAFT SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. HE TRIED TO CORRECT WITH LEFT RUDDER AND BRAKE, BUT THE PLANE CONTINUED SWERVING TO THE RIGHT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL AND LEFT WING WERE DAMAGED. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE PLANE ACTED AS IF THE RIGHT BRAKE HAD BEEN DRAGGING. HOWEVER, AN EXAMINATION OF THE BRAKE REVEALED NO INDICATION OF A MALFUNCTION. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THAT HE HAD A 5 TO 6 KT CROSSWIND COMPONENT DURING THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:40 CDT
Nearest AirportDavid Wayne Hooks (0nm N)
Runway35L
Runway Length5340 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2
Tail NumberN3793F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorF a Roach
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-B1G6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind35° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg