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Accident · No damage

FAA accident report · Amtr STARDUSTER* · Sherman, TX · April 8, 2002

Date: April 8, 2002 · 15:40 local
Place: Sherman, TX
Airport: Sherman Municipal Airport
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: No damage
Aircraft: N2XM
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW02LA114
Reported as: Amtr STARDUSTER*

N2XMRegistration cancelled Apr 11, 2026 · Mcclung Pat STARDUSTER SA-100S/N B82F90 · Built 1990 Airframe modelMcclung Pat STARDUSTER SA-100 Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) On April 8, 2002, a starduster SA-1, lost control during landing on runway 16 at the Sherman Municipal Airport in Sherman, TX. The pilot lost control during the landing and attempted to steer the aircraft back to the runway when the aircraft struck an open ditch and flipped over on its back. The aircraft came to rest about 30 feet off the side of the runway.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) ON APRIL 8, 2002, A STARDUSTER SA-1, LOST CONTROL DURING LANDING ON RUNWAY 16 AT THE SHERMAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN SHERMAN, TX. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL DURING THE LANDING AND ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE AIRCRAFT BACK TO THE RUNWAY WHEN THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK AN OPEN DITCH AND FLIPPED OVER ON ITS BACK. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ABOUT 30 FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB FTW02LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSherman, TXthe pilot's inadvertent use of unsuitable taxi terrain, which resulted in an encounter with a ditch while taxing from landing.Apr 8, 2002 · Substantial damage