# NTSB FTW90LA159: Cessna 182N, N9074G, Justin, TX, August 20, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 20, 1990, 16:15 local (21:15 UTC)
- Place: Justin, TX
- Coordinates: 33.079719, -97.290931 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.0797&lon=-97.2909&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 3, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 23172
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW90LA159
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/23172/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA159

## Probable cause

THE UNEXPECTED IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A SHORT GRASS RUNWAY WITH A TAILWIND, THE HIGH AIR TEMPERATURE, AND THE OBSTRUCTIONS (FENCE & POWER LINE) AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY.

## Sequence of events

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

- Overrun, takeoff - aborted
  - wrong runway - selected, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - temperature extremes (contributing factor)
  - aborted takeoff
  - physical impairment, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - aborted
  - object - pole (contributing factor)
  - object - fence (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE TAXIED TO THE NORTH END OF THE 1300 FT GRASS STRIP, THEN MADE AN ENGINE RUN-UP AND CHECKLIST INSPECTION OF ALL CONTROLS AND GUAGES.  HE PREPARED TO TAKEOFF BY HOLDING THE BRAKES UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT 2600 RPM.  THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 360 DEG AT 5 KTS.  HE STATED THAT AS THE AIRCRAFT LIFTED OFF THE RUNWAY, HE 'HAD A SLIGHT HEAD RUSH FROM THE HEAT AND BECAME BLINDED (AND) . . . MADE A DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKE-OFF.'  HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY AND STEERED THE AIRCRAFT TO THE LEFT TO AVOID A FENCE.  HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWER LINE POLE AND THE PROP CUT 4 STRANDS OF A BARBED WIRE FENCE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9074G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9074G), registered now, S/N 18260614, built 1971 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182N
- Registry model: [Cessna 182N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182n) (registry code 2072730) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18260614
- Airframe hours: 1770
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Keele, Jim R., doing business as Dunhill Of Justin, Inc.
- Registered owner: Unknown
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 17, 1990, 48 hours before
- Departed: NONE
- Destination: CLL, COLLEGE STATION, TX
- Airport: NONE, Private, runway 17, 1,300 × 75 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 36; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 341 total, 49 in this make and model, 341 as pilot in command, 48 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 100 °F, dew point -0 °F

## 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 19900820035119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900820035119A), Aug 20, 1990: Cessna 182N, Justin, TX, Substantial damage. Overcome by heat and blinded aborted takeoff on short Private strip. Struck a pole and fence prior to stopping.

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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