Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 27, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA059
Location
Sheffield, TX
Event ID
20080317X00317
Coordinates
30.433332, -101.816665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N743L
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8348
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LINDSEY AND SONS
Address
BOX 4
Status
Deregistered
City
RANKIN
State / Zip Code
TX 79778
Country
United States
Analysis
The non-certificated pilot said he was herding cattle at a low altitude when he entered a steep bank, stalled and crashed. The wings and fuselage of the airplane were substantially damaged and there was a post-crash fire. The pilot received medical treatment for second degree burns to 10 percent of his body. The surface winds were 110 degrees at 4 knots, visibility 10 statute miles in clear skies with a temperature of 57 degrees.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA059