ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297375
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| Date: | Monday 22 April 2002 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N89343 |
| MSN: | 8371 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1977 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Powderly, Texas -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Powderly, TX (48TE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was attempting to depart from runway 17. He stated that he had difficulty controlling the airplane during the takeoff roll and, subsequently, the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The airplane contacted muddy terrain, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that, at the time of the accident the wind was from the east at 9 knots.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an encounter with muddy terrain and a nose over. Contributing factors to the accident were the crosswind and muddy terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW02LA126
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 17:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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