Nanchang China CJ-6 accident near Justin, TX
On January 3, 2009, a Nanchang China CJ-6 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Justin, TX. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- January 3, 2009
- Place
- Justin, TX
- Aircraft
- Nanchang China CJ-6 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 33.081°N, 97.359°W
- NTSB ID
- 20090103X62819
Official records · CEN09FA115
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On January 3, 2009, approximately 1345 central standard time (CST) a Nanchang China CJ-6, N99YK, was destroyed and consumed by a post crash fire after a loss of control and impact with terrain while on base leg for landing at the Propwash Airport (16X), Justin, Texas. The private pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was owned by a corporation, operated by a private individual, and flown in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. No flight plan was filed for the local area flight. Visual meterological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was leading a three-ship formation on a local area pleasure flight. The pilot called the flight and announced an overflight of Propwash airport in loose trail formation conducting a right break to enter the traffic pattern at 3 second intervals for landing on runway 17. The pilot of the second aircraft initiated his break, established on downwind leg, and completed his landing checklist. When he looked outside the cockpit for the lead aircraft's position he noticed lead flying on the base leg approximately 300-400 feet above ground level in a very steep right turn that immediately turned to a near vertical nose down descent. The airplane impacted the ground near vertical and 180 degrees from the intended landing direction. Witnesses on the ground confirmed this same scenario. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot, age 69, held a private pilot certificate for airplane single engine and multi engine land, and instrument airplane. A third class medical certificate
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an accelerated 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.
