At approximately 1600 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted trees at the departure end of a runway during a landing attempt after a cross-country flight. Visual conditions prevailed. The private pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. Witnesses reported the airplane was attempting to land with a tailwind. The airplane flew an approach to the runway and towards the departure end, leveled off. The airplane impacted trees at the departure end of the runway bending both wings and crushing the fuselage.
November 15, 2010, San Antonio, Texas, Cessna 172K
At approximately 1600 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted trees at the departure end of a runway during a landing attempt after a cross-country flight. Visual conditions prevailed. The private pilot and two passengers were seriously injured.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane was substantially damaged and its private pilot and two passengers seriously injured after impacting trees at the departure end of a runway during a landing attempt around 1600 Central time.
- The incident occurred under visual conditions during a cross-country flight.
- Witnesses reported the airplane was attempting to land with a tailwind, which likely contributed to the impact.
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