Summary
On May 16, 1995, a Piper PA-28-181 (N75256) was involved in an accident near Baytown, TX. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH DURING LANDING.
On May 16, 1995, at 1630 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28- 181, N75256, was substantially damaged during an approach to landing near Baytown, Texas. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. No flight plan was filed for the CFR 14 Part 91 flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local, personal flight. The aircraft was owned and operated by Raceco Incorporated of Baytown, Texas.
During an interview conducted by a Federal aviation Administration (FAA) inspector and in his written report the pilot stated that while on final approach to runway 14 at Baytown Airport, he "noticed the aircraft losing altitude and a grove of trees rising." He then applied full power and "pulled the nose up to climb over the trees." He further stated that the airplane "impacted...
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW95LA204. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N75256.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH DURING LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 16, 1995, at 1630 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28- 181, N75256, was substantially damaged during an approach to landing near Baytown, Texas. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. No flight plan was filed for the CFR 14 Part 91 flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local, personal flight. The aircraft was owned and operated by Raceco Incorporated of Baytown, Texas.
During an interview conducted by a Federal aviation Administration (FAA) inspector and in his written report the pilot stated that while on final approach to runway 14 at Baytown Airport, he "noticed the aircraft losing altitude and a grove of trees rising." He then applied full power and "pulled the nose up to climb over the trees." He further stated that the airplane "impacted the trees before he could clear them." After impact, the airplane rotated through the trees to the left and came to rest pointed away from the runway. The wings and fuselage were structurally damaged.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA204