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June 12, 2021 · Piper PA-28-150 · N5853W
Fulshear, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fulshear, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-150 (1965)
Tail Number
N5853W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA282
The pilot reported that while on approach to land, he allowed the airplane to get too low and struck a fence before the approach end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on approach to land, he allowed the airplane to get too low and struck a fence before the approach end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 CDT
Nearest AirportCovey Trails (0nm N)
Runway17/3
Runway Length3352 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-150
Tail NumberN5853W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 80 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC