Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 16, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA040
Location
WICHITA FALLS, TX
Event ID
20001212X16454
Coordinates
33.859771, -98.489891
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED ON FINAL AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE GUSTING CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9490N
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-35211
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HAYS JOHN J JR
Address
2709 OAK TRAIL CT
Status
Deregistered
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76016
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# FTW91LA040