N3009GFORNEY F-1 1992-05-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

FORNEY F-1 S/N: 5701

Summary

On May 10, 1992, a Forney F-1 (N3009G) was involved in an incident near Mason, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S DELAY IN PROCEEDING TO A SUITABLE ALTERNATE WHEN HIS FUEL STATE BECAME QUESTIONABLE AND HIS SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE OFF AIRPORT PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS ON LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3009G.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 10, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA128
Location
MASON, TX
Event ID
20001211X14649
Coordinates
30.740459, -99.229629
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DELAY IN PROCEEDING TO A SUITABLE ALTERNATE WHEN HIS FUEL STATE BECAME QUESTIONABLE AND HIS SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE OFF AIRPORT PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS ON LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FORNEY
Serial Number
5701
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
F-1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
F-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GREGORY VERNON L
Address
409 SWEET PEA LN
City
SWANSEA
State / Zip Code
SC 29160-8951
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW92LA128