ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377466
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| Date: | Wednesday 3 April 1985 |
| Time: | 11:45 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-24-250 |
| Owner/operator: | Robert Sandel |
| Registration: | N7137P |
| MSN: | 242302 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2450 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-540-A1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Justin, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lufkin, TX (KLFK) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
MISINTERPRETING THE WINDSOCK, THE PILOT LANDED DOWNWIND ON A SHORT GRAVEL STRIP AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE AT THE END.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW85LA173
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 12:03 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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