# NTSB FTW83LA038: Piper PA-28-151, N5914F, Sanderson, TX, November 19, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 18, 1982, 18:30 local (Nov 19, 1982, 00:30 UTC)
- Place: Sanderson, TX
- Location: 30.1508° N, 102.4079° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Sanderson, TX, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.1508&lon=-102.4079&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report November 18, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72514
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW83LA038
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72514/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA038

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - pull-up - attempted, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - utility pole (contributing factor)
  - light condition - dark night (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - haze/smoke
- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - ground (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A HIGHWAY. AFTER VERIFYING HIS LOCATION THE PILOT TOOKOFF, MADE A SHARP PULLUP TO AVOID A ROADSIDE REFLECTOR, SETTLED BACK TO THE ROAD SURFACE AND HIT A POLE. THE PILOT VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND IMPACTED THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N5914F (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-151
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 287715157
- Airframe hours: 25
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E3D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Claude W. Bailey
- Registered owner: Claude W. Bailey
- Departed: SANDERSON, TX
- Destination: AI, ALPINE, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 67; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 550 total, 550 in this make and model, 45 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Visibility: 10 statute miles

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19821118060009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821118060009A), Nov 18, 1982: Piper PA28151, Sanderson, TX, Destroyed. After precautionary landing, aircraft hit pole when pilot attempted takeoff from road.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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