Fuel Exhaustion: Beechcraft 76 Duchess, N6015Z; accident occurred November 03, 2019 in Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida

Fuel Gauges During Approach to Hilton Head Airport (KHXD)

National Transportation Safety Board

Aviation Accident Factual Report

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Miramar, Florida

https://registry.faa.gov/N6015Z

Location: Doral, Florida 

Accident Number: ERA20TA030

Date & Time: November 2, 2019, 21:50 Local 

Registration: N6015Z

Aircraft: Beech 76 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Fuel exhaustion 

Injuries: 2 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Factual Information

On November 3, 2019, about 2150 eastern standard time, a Beech 76, N6015Z, was substantially damaged during a forced landing on a road near Doral, Florida. The commercial pilot and a pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated by GPS Global Pilot School under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Night, visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the flight. The flight originated at Hilton Head Airport (HXD), Hilton Head, South Carolina about 1840 and was destined for Miami Executive Airport (TMB), Miami, Florida.

The pilot reported that he landed at HXD with 55 to 60 gallons of fuel on board, and another 20 gallons of fuel were purchased before departing HXD. The fuel tanks were not filled to capacity at HXD. He estimated that the fuel needed to fly to TMB was 65 gallons with 15 gallons in reserve. The en route portion of the flight was uneventful. About 20 miles northwest of TMB, at 2,000 ft mean sea level (msl), the right engine "failed without warning." An attempt to restart the engine was unsuccessful. The right engine propeller was feathered. Following some radio communication problems, contact with Miami approach was re-established and the pilot diverted to Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami, Florida. About 500 ft msl, the left engine also experienced a sudden total loss of power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and attempted a forced landing on a road to the west of MIA. Shortly before touchdown, the left wing struck a truck on the road. The airplane came to a stop and the pilots egressed the airplane and were met by first responders.

An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. Both wings and the fuselage were structurally damaged. The airplane was equipped with a fuel tank in each wing, with a capacity of 50 gallons useable in each tank. The tanks were drained; 1/2 cup of fuel was recovered from the left tank and 1 cup of fuel was recovered from the right tank. The inspector arrived on scene within one hour of the accident and reported that there was no fuel leaking from either tank and no fuel stains were observed on the ground under the airplane. First responders also reported that there was no fuel leaking from the airplane when they arrived on scene.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial; Flight instructor

Age: 27,Male

Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land

Seat Occupied: Right

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 

Restraint Used: 3-point

Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 

Second Pilot Present: Yes

Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane

Toxicology Performed: No

Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations

Last FAA Medical Exam: October 22, 2019

Occupational Pilot: Yes 

Last Flight Review or Equivalent: February 28, 2019

Flight Time: 1491 hours (Total, all aircraft), 16 hours (Total, this make and model), 1400 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 157 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 83 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) 

Pilot-rated passenger Information 

Certificate: Commercial; Flight instructor 

Age: 26,Male Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land 

Seat Occupied: Left

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None Restraint Used: 3-point

Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 

Second Pilot Present: Yes

Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane

Toxicology Performed: No

Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations

Last FAA Medical Exam: October 10, 2019

Occupational Pilot: Yes 

Last Flight Review or Equivalent: September 5, 2019

Flight Time: 1312 hours (Total, all aircraft), 5 hours (Total, this make and model), 1244 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 226 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 78 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech 

Registration: N6015Z

Model/Series: 76 No Series 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 1979 

Amateur Built: No

Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 

Serial Number: ME-145

Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle 

Seats: 4

Date/Type of Last Inspection: October 1, 2019 Annual 

Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3900 lbs

Time Since Last Inspection: 

Engines: 2 Reciprocating

Airframe Total Time: 11508 Hrs as of last inspection

Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming

ELT: Installed 

Engine Model/Series: O360-A1G6D

Registered Owner: 

Rated Power: 180 Horsepower

Operator: 

Operating Certificate(s)Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 

Condition of Light: Night

Observation Facility, Elevation: KMIA,9 ft msl 

Distance from Accident Site: 3 Nautical Miles

Observation Time: 21:53 Local Direction from Accident Site: 280°

Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 1100 ft AGL Visibility 10 miles

Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 2500 ft AGL 

Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: 8 knots / 

Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None

Wind Direction: 40° 

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A

Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg 

Temperature/Dew Point: 24°C / 22°C

Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation

Departure Point: Hilton Head, SC (HXD ) 

Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR

Destination: Miami, FL (TMB ) 

Type of Clearance: IFR

Departure Time: 18:40 Local

Type of Airspace: Class B

Airport Information

Airport: MIAMI INTL MIA 

Runway Surface Type: Asphalt

Airport Elevation: 9 ft msl 

Runway Surface Condition: Dry

Runway Used: 

IFR Approach: None

Runway Length/Width:

VFR Approach/Landing: Forced landing

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft

Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 2 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 25.796943,-80.34111(est)

Cessna 172H Skyhawk, N724BC: Fatal accident occurred October 25, 2020 and accident occurred June 29, 2019

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident

Additional Participating Entities: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida

Textron Aviation; Wichita, Kansas 

Continental Motors; Tampa, Florida

https://registry.faa.gov/N724BC

Location: Dunnellon, FL 

Accident Number: ERA21FA029

Date & Time: October 25, 2020, 10:52

Local Registration: N724BC

Aircraft: Cessna 172 Injuries: 1 Fatal

Flight Conducted Under:

On October 25, 2020, at 1052 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172H, N724BC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dunnellon, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot, who was also the owner of the airplane held a private pilot certificate for single-engine airplanes with an instrument rating. A review of preliminary air traffic control (ATC) communications and radar data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed that the pilot was not in communication with ATC; however, radar data indicated that the airplane departed to the south from the Back Achers Airport (8FL3), Belleview, Florida, about 1034. He then turned toward the southeast and flew over Lake Weir before turning on a westerly heading toward the Marion County Airport (X35) at an altitude between 1,250 and 1,300 ft mean sea level (msl). Around 1038, the airplane began a slow descent to about 900 ft msl before climbing to about 1,000 ft msl. Between 1051:39 and 1052:02, the airplane decelerated from a groundspeed of about 94 knots to 47 knots. One second later, the airplane had climbed to 1,025 ft msl, then entered a descending left turn before the data ended at 1052:12. At that time, the airplane was at 600 ft msl, a heading of 086°, and a groundspeed of 60 knots. The airplane impacted a large open field in a nose-low attitude about 1.2 miles north-northeast of X35. The initial impact point was a ground scar that had pieces of the left-wing tip fairing embedded in the dirt. The airplane then traveled about 120 ft before coming to rest. On-scene examination of the airplane revealed that all major components of the airframe were located at the accident site and there was no postimpact fire. Both wings remained attached to the airframe but sustained extensive leading-edge impact damage. The flaps were retracted. The left fuel tank was breached and empty of fuel. The right fuel tank was intact; however, the fuel line was disconnected, and fuel was leaking from the line. A small amount of fuel was recovered from the airplane’s fuel system. The fuel was blue in color and absent of water and debris. The tail section was folded over the top of the airplane and sustained impact damage.

Flight control continuity was established from all major flight control surfaces to the cockpit. The fuel selector valve was in the “both” position. The airframe fuel filter was drained and about 1 tablespoon of cloudy water was removed. The fuel strainer was disassembled, and heavy corrosion was noted in the bowl and on the fuel filter screen.

The engine was partially separated from the firewall and came to rest next to the airplane. The two bladed propeller remained attached to the engine. One blade was bent aft about 20° and exhibited some leading-edge polishing and the other blade was straight.

The engine was placed on flatbed truck and the top spark plugs were removed and the engine was rotated manually via the propeller. Compression was established on all cylinders except for the No. 6 cylinder which sustained impact damage its pushrods. As the engine was being rotated, valvetrain continuity was established for each cylinder and spark was produced to each magneto ignition lead. The carburetor separated from the engine during impact. The carburetor was disassembled and empty of fuel;

however, a small amount of corrosion was observed in the fuel bowl and on the carburetor inlet screen.

The airplane was equipped with an electronic engine data monitor, which was removed for further examination and data download.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 

Registration: N724BC

Model/Series: 172 H 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Amateur Built: No

Operator: Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: OCF,89 ft msl 

Observation Time: 10:51 Local

Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles

Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C /23°C

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 4 knots / ,

Lowest Ceiling: None

Visibility: 10 miles

Altimeter Setting: 29.95 inches Hg 

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Departure Point: Belleview, FL (8FL3)

Destination: 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: N/A

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: N/A 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 Fatal 

Latitude, Longitude: 29.083241,-82.361285 (est)

Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board investigation may contact them by email eyewitnessreport@ntsb.gov, and any friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should email assistance@ntsb.gov.

 

Police Chief Greg Graham, right, shown here flying with Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods.

DUNNELLON, Florida — Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham died Sunday morning in a small-plane crash in southwest Marion County, according to Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn.

The mayor said he received word from OPD Deputy Chief Mike Balken. Guinn has named Balken interim chief. 

Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham addressed the Ocala City Council in August when council was discussing the mask ordinance.

Marion County Fire Rescue received the plane crash call at 11:32 a.m. The plane crashed into an open field in the 9700 block of Southwest 140th Avenue, not far from the Marion County Airport, a county-owned facility in an unincorporated area near Dunnellon.

Valerie Strong, a spokeswoman for the Marion County Sheriff's Office, said no one else was injured.

According to Guinn, Graham had recently obtained his private pilot's certificate. He said the chief enjoyed skydiving and scuba diving and always had a fascination with flying.

"It's hard to believe," the mayor said.

Graham had served as chief since January 2012. At the time, the Star-Banner noted that he was the agency's 30th chief. (The police department dates back to 1869.)

Graham worked at OPD for many years, raising to the rank of deputy chief. He was interim chief for a short time in 2003 until Sam Williams was appointed. 

Graham left the agency in 2008 to become police chief in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was the first chief to be selected from outside the Cedar Rapids department in 30 years.

While in Iowa, he guided the department through rising flood waters in June 2008. Talking with a Star-Banner reporter, Graham said, “It’s trial by fire. I feel like I’m back in Florida during the 2004-2005 hurricanes we had, and we had to get ready for them.”

Graham came back to become Ocala chief after Williams resigned in late December 2011.

In 2013, after one year at the helm back in Ocala, Graham told the Star-Banner he was paying a lot of attention to department morale and best practices.

"Graham said he felt a disconnect between the administration, officers and civilian employees," the paper  wrote at the time. "So he engaged personnel, similar to an approach he used in Iowa, and adopted a few tenets he hoped would break down barriers.

"They were simple: Do the right thing, ask for forgiveness instead of permission, find ways to say yes, treat everyone with respect and have fun." 

About two dozen law enforcement vehicles, with light bars activated, were parked in front of the Ocala Police Department on Sunday. Drivers on Pine Avenue, just south of Silver Springs Boulevard honked in salute.

In 2016, Graham was placed on paid administrative leave when a grievance was filed on behalf of three police officers alleging racial discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile treatment and retaliation. He was reinstated in January 2017 after a law firm hired by the city cleared him and recommended that he be reinstated with all rights and benefits.

Despite that report, and City Council's decision to reinstate Graham, the city later agreed to pay $500,000 in settlements to the officers.

In February 2018, through the leadership of the mayor, Graham and other community leaders, the police department started a special Heroin/Opioid Amnesty Program. Simply put, the program allowed anyone experiencing a drug addiction problem to come forward and receive help – no judgment and no penalties.

"Graham said the goal is to get those who need help the assistance they need because the agency will never be able to 'arrest our way out of this crisis,' ” the Star-Banner wrote at the time.

Most recently, Graham has been a presence at demonstrations in downtown Ocala that were held in the wake of George Floyd's death. When a group marched from downtown to a local park, Graham was there with them, bullhorn in hand, so he could be heard.

"He affirmed the group’s right to gather and said he shared their dismay about what happened in Minneapolis," the Star-Banner reported at the time. "He said members of the public could call him personally if they believe one of his officers has done anything wrong. He promised that any such complaint would prompt an investigation and consequences, if wrongdoing is confirmed."

In Ocala's system of government, the mayor oversees the police department.

"His leadership was responsible for changing the direction of the department," Guinn said on Sunday. "I couldn't have asked for anybody better."

As the news spread on Sunday, leaders and residents began posting reactions on social media.

"An incredibly tragic day for Ocala. Please pray and send comforting thoughts to the entire Graham family," City Council member Matt Wardell posted on Facebook.

"I will miss you my friend," former school board candidate and community leader Shelia Arnett wrote on Facebook.

The police department itself posted a Facebook tribute. Meanwhile, more than two dozen law enforcement vehicles, light bars activated, were parked in tribute outside police headquarters on Pine Avenue just south of Silver Springs Boulevard.

"We have had the great privilege to have called him a friend, a boss, and a part of our family for well over thirty years," the department's post said. "He was the heart of the Department. His heart beat for Ocala, for his community, for his department, and especially for his family.

"We will miss his passion for community and law enforcement; his candor and personality; his strong leadership; and most definitely his smile." 

Sheriff Billy Woods, a former OPD officer and Graham's friend, said at a news conference at the Sheriff's Office said they were shocked and grieve-stricken to learn that the pilot was his friend and mentor, Chief Greg Graham.

Woods said he had the pleasure of serving with Graham for more than 30 years in law enforcement. He said they don't have all the answers on what happened, and investigators will be working on it in the coming days.

He said he and Balken met with Graham's wife and family and they will need "your prayers in the weeks and months ahead." He said he and Balken have also spoken to the staff and the men and woman of the OPD and they too will need "your prayers and thoughts."

The Sheriff said the two agencies have enjoyed "a great working relationship." He said he considered Graham a personal friend. 

"I call him a friend and mentor," Woods said, adding Graham loved being chief and loved Ocala and Ocala loved him. He said Graham did "quite a bit and was taken too soon."

In his remarks, Balken said the area has "lost one of greatest lawmen I've ever known." He called Graham "a true mentor," and "a true leader." Balken said Graham was "a forward-thinking professional," and one of the greatest friends he has ever had in his life.

Balken said Graham has done "tremendous things for this community and will be truly missed by our entire agency." He said their department is reeling upon hearing the news.

Woods said the the Federal Aviation Administration will be conducting the investigation into the cause of the crash.

https://www.ocala.com

  

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greer, South Carolina

Location: Greer, SC
Accident Number: GAA19CA477
Date & Time: 06/29/2019, 1809 EDT
Registration: N724BC
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot reported that, he entered the traffic pattern, downwind, and that the airplane's airspeed was too fast, and the altitude was too high. The pilot decided to continue the landing and the airplane touched down about mid-field on the 1700ft runway. The pilot tried to use aerodynamic braking, but the airplane overran the end of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left side elevator and the rudder.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 57, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/03/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 08/30/2018
Flight Time:   (Estimated) 206 hours (Total, all aircraft), 194 hours (Total, this make and model), 206 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 65 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 18 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N724BC
Model/Series: 172 H 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 17255148
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/13/2019, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 8330.4 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-300-D
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 145 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KGSP, 971 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 3 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2153 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 175°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 9 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 190°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 32°C / 16°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Greenville, SC (GMU)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Greer, SC (PVT)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1801 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Flying Few (PVT)
Runway Surface Type: Dirt; Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 1024 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry; Soft; Vegetation
Runway Used: 28
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 1700 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.938611, -82.227222 (est)

Birdstrike: Van's RV-10, N519RV; accident occurred December 30, 2019 near The Landings Airport (66TE), Granbury, Hood County, Texas

National Transportation Safety Board 

Aviation Accident Final Report

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Irving, Texas

https://registry.faa.gov/N519RV

Location: GRANBURY, Texas 

Accident Number: CEN20CA048

Date & Time: December 30, 2019, 15:05 Local 

Registration: N519RV

Aircraft: Vans RV 10 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Birdstrike 

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that, while in the traffic pattern and turning from base to final, a large bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure and made the airplane difficult to control. The pilot was able to land safely on the intended runway. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

The airplane's impact with a bird while on approach.

Findings

Environmental issues Animal(s)/bird(s) - Effect on operation

Environmental issues Animal(s)/bird(s) - Ability to respond/compensate

History of Flight

Approach 

Birdstrike (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 

Age: 53,Male

Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 

Seat Occupied: Left

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 

Restraint Used: 4-point

Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 

Second Pilot Present: No

Instructor Rating(s): None

Toxicology Performed: No

Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 

Last FAA Medical Exam: December 1, 2017

Occupational Pilot: No 

Last Flight Review or Equivalent: July 21, 2018

Flight Time: 1647 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1556 hours (Total, this make and model), 1604 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 4.5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 4.5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0.6 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Vans 

Registration: N519RV

Model/Series: RV 10 No Series 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 2006 

Amateur Built: Yes

Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Experimental (Special)

Serial Number: 40250

Landing Gear Type: Tricycle 

Seats: 4

Date/Type of Last Inspection: December 1, 2019

Condition Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2900 lbs

Time Since Last Inspection: 

Engines: 1 Reciprocating

Airframe Total Time: 1236 Hrs 

Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming

ELT: Installed, not activated 

Engine Model/Series: IO540

Registered Owner: 

Rated Power: 260 Horsepower

Operator: On file 

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: KGDJ,778 ft msl 

Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles

Observation Time: 21:55 Local 

Direction from Accident Site: 298°

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear Visibility 10 miles

Lowest Ceiling: None 

Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 18 knots 

Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Unknown / Unknown

Wind Direction: 320° 

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: Unknown / Unknown

Altimeter Setting: 30.18 inches Hg 

Temperature/Dew Point: 13°C / -5°C

Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation

Departure Point: Granbury, TX (66TE)

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Destination: GRANBURY, TX 

Type of Clearance: None

Departure Time: 14:30 Local 

Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: N/A 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 32.365554,-97.644996(est)

Incident occurred October 24, 2020 in Claiborne County, Tennessee

Shortly after this photo was taken October 24th this plane had an incident that other local pilots described as only a mishap on landing.

The incident was initially reported as a crash causing emergency services to rush to the scene.

Local police, fire and ambulances responded but were not needed.

According to reports from the responders, the plane had little to no damage and there were no injuries.

The plane was placed back in its hangar after the event.

https://www.claiborneprogress.net