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August 4, 2008 · Collard Dragonfly · N793TW
Big Sping, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Big Sping, TX
Aircraft
Collard Dragonfly
Tail Number
N793TW
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA203
The private pilot reported departing the airport in "challenging wind and [thermal] conditions." An automated weather reporting facility on the airport reported winds 50 degrees from runway heading at 11 knots gusting to 19 knots. After six successful touch-and-gos, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for a seventh approach. While turning base to final the pilot experienced a loss of aircraft control and impacted terrain. The pilot reported that dust devils were "prevalent in the area at that time."
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Dust devil/whirlwind-Not specified - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported departing the airport in "challenging wind and [thermal] conditions." An automated weather reporting facility on the airport reported winds 50 degrees from runway heading at 11 knots gusting to 19 knots. After six successful touch-and-gos, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for a seventh approach. While turning base to final the pilot experienced a loss of aircraft control and impacted terrain. The pilot reported that dust devils were "prevalent in the area at that time."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBig Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle (0nm)
Runway17R
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCollard Dragonfly
Tail NumberN793TW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHirth · 3701 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time13:26
Weather SourceWFAC