Piper PA-22 accident near Kemp, TX
On July 19, 2008, a Piper PA-22 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Kemp, TX. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- July 19, 2008
- Place
- Kemp, TX
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-22 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 32.380°N, 96.382°W
- NTSB ID
- 20080721X01092
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On July 19, 2008, about 1540 central daylight time, a single-engine Piper PA-22 airplane, N9980D, was destroyed upon impact with terrain following a loss of control during the takeoff-climb from a private airfield, Kemp, Texas. The aircraft departed the airstrip to the east. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual. The pilot and two passengers received fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight. The flight originated from the Sycamore Strip Airport, Fort Worth, Texas at about 1230. Two other aircraft along with the accident airplane gathered at the private airfield earlier in the day. The other aircraft each departed approximately 5-10 minutes before the accident airplane. A witness stated that she saw the airplane depart the airfield and then start a left turn; as the airplane continued the turn, the airplane lost altitude and the nose dropped. She added that there was no change in the sound of the airplane's engine. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot occupying the left seat held a private pilot certificate for airplane single-engine land. His third class Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical was issued December 01, 2006. At which time the pilot reported that he had 1,500 hours flight time. The pilot rated passenger, located in the right seat, held a private pilot license. The passenger occupying the rear seat also held a student pilot certificate. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION The airplane was a 1959 model Piper PA-22-150, "Tri-Pacer
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
