No fatalities

27 Jan 2008: Piper PA-18-150 — Sheffield, TX

Sheffield, TX, United States

On 27 Jan 2008, a Piper PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Sheffield, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A non-certificated pilot stalled and crashed after entering a steep bank while herding cattle at low altitude. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and a post-crash fire occurred; the pilot suffered second-degree burns.

Accident Summary

A non-certificated pilot was conducting a low-altitude flight to herd cattle when he entered a steep bank, causing the aircraft to stall and subsequently crash. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage, and a post-crash fire ensued.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot received medical treatment for second-degree burns covering 10 percent of his body. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its wings and fuselage, and a post-crash fire further damaged the wreckage.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, surface winds were from 110 degrees at 4 knots. Visibility was 10 statute miles with clear skies, and the temperature was 57 degrees Fahrenheit.

Contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot