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January 30, 2006 · Piper PA-18-150 · N744
Gail, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gail, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N744
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA063
The single-engine tailwheel-equipped airplane was performing a predator control flight while on a public use mission for a government agency. The 5,843-hour commercial pilot reported that the flight profile of the flight required operation at low altitude. The pilot reported that about an hour and fifty minutes into the flight, the airplane settled into a mesquite tree thicket while maneuvering. The pilot was able to add full power, arrest the descent, and eventually fly out of the thicket. The pilot found an open pasture about 1/2 mile from the location of the mishap, and landed to survey the damage to the airplane. The pilot found structural damage had occurred to the tail section of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush.
Full Narrative
The single-engine tailwheel-equipped airplane was performing a predator control flight while on a public use mission for a government agency. The 5,843-hour commercial pilot reported that the flight profile of the flight required operation at low altitude. The pilot reported that about an hour and fifty minutes into the flight, the airplane settled into a mesquite tree thicket while maneuvering. The pilot was able to add full power, arrest the descent, and eventually fly out of the thicket. The pilot found an open pasture about 1/2 mile from the location of the mishap, and landed to survey the damage to the airplane. The pilot found structural damage had incurred to the tail section of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 CST
Nearest AirportAvenger Field Airport (8nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN744
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC