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September 19, 1982 · North American AT-6D · N29944
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
North American AT-6D
Tail Number
N29944
Operator
David E Henry
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW82DA384
THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO DRIFT LEFT DURING TAKEOFF. THE PILOT DECIDED TO LIFT OFF AND CORRECT THE DRIFT IN THE AIR. HE CORRECTED WITH RIGHT BANK AND THE WING DRAGGED ON THE GROUND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED IN THE GRASS ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO REST RIGHT SIDE UP AT MIDFIELD.
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THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO DRIFT LEFT DURING TAKEOFF. THE PILOT DECIDED TO LIFT OFF AND CORRECT THE DRIFT IN THE AIR. HE CORRECTED WITH RIGHT BANK AND THE WING DRAGGED ON THE GROUND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED IN THE GRASS ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO REST RIGHT SIDE UP AT MIDFIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportLAKESIDE (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American AT-6D
Tail NumberN29944
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDavid E Henry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP & W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:45