Piper PA-18-150
Sheffield, TX, January 27, 2008
Event Information
| Date | January 27, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sheffield, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.43333, -101.81667 |
| Airport | Canon Ranch Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA059 |
| Event ID | 20080317X00317 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Registration # | N743L |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall.
Full Narrative
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.