Accident Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk N2536K, Saturday 23 January 1982

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Date:	Saturday 23 January 1982
Time:	14:00 LT
Type:	Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
Owner/operator:	Ray's Flying Service
Registration:	N2536K
MSN:	38-79A0675
Total airframe hrs:	1347 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-235-L2C
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Houston, TX - United States of America
Phase:	Unknown
Nature:	Unknown
Departure airport:	Houston, TX (T17)
Destination airport:	Houston, TX (T17)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PILOT STATED HE ENCOUNTERED WINDSHEAR WHILE ON SHORT FINAL FOR LANDING. THE ADDITION OF FULL THROTTLE BY THE PILOT WAS INSUFFICIENT TO STOP THE DESCENT BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED A SMALL TREE.

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