# NTSB FTW87LA039: Cessna 172M, N12525, Lindale, TX, December 25, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: December 25, 1986, 16:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Lindale, TX
- Coordinates: 32.49905, -95.400764 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.4990&lon=-95.4008&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 10, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 22313
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW87LA039
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/22313/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA039

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - fence (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper touchdown point - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - go-around - attempted, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll

## Analysis

A PRIVATE PILOT SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED HIS AIRCRAFT WHILE ATTEMPTING A LANDING ON A GRASS STRIP IN LINDALE, TX. THE PILOT OVERSHOT THE AIRSTRIP, AND CRASHED IN A FIELD OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N12525](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12525), registered now, S/N 17262040, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17262040
- Airframe hours: 2467
- Engines: LYCOMING 203-20 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: David A. Hopkins
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 24, 1986, 6 hours before
- Destination: NONE, LINDALE, TX
- Airport: Grass Strip, runway 36, 2,000 ×  ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 155 total, 15 in this make and model, 13 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 15,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 36 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: TYR, 10 nm away

## 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 19861225083649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861225083649A), Dec 25, 1986: Cessna 172M, Lindale, TX, Substantial damage. The aircraft struck fence posts during go around. Pilot delayed go around from a steep approach.

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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