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January 27, 2008 · Piper PA-18-150 · N743L
Sheffield, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 27, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Sheffield, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N743L
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA059
The non-certificated pilot said he was herding cattle at a low altitude when he entered a steep bank, stalled and crashed. The wings and fuselage of the airplane were substantially damaged and there was a post-crash fire. The pilot received medical treatment for second degree burns to 10 percent of his body. The surface winds were 110 degrees at 4 knots, visibility 10 statute miles in clear skies with a temperature of 57 degrees.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot said he was herding cattle at a low altitude when he entered a steep bank, stalled and crashed. The wings and fuselage of the airplane were substantially damaged and there was a post-crash fire. The pilot received medical treatment for second degree burns to 10 percent of his body. The surface winds were 110 degrees at 4 knots, visibility 10 statute miles in clear skies with a temperature of 57 degrees.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportCanon Ranch Airport (22nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN743L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC