ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296967
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| Date: | Saturday 13 July 2002 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Aero Commander Callair A-9B |
| Owner/operator: | El Paso Soaring Society |
| Registration: | N7791V |
| MSN: | 1544 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming TIO-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | El Paso, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | El Paso, TX (T27) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While attempting to land, the pilot saw a dust devil approximately 50 to 100 feet directly in front of him over the runway. Being too low to turn, he applied full power and attempted to fly through the dust devil. When the airplane pitched up and went into a left climbing turn, he applied full right aileron and rudder in an attempt to control the airplane. Witnesses observed the airplane pitch up and make a 270 degree left turn. The airplane became inverted and impacted the ground on its nose, bounced, and came to rest on its main landing gear.
Probable Cause: the loss of control due to the encounter with the dust devil.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW02CA206
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 12:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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