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August 27, 1995 · Piper PA-38-112 · N100TL

Kissimmee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N100TL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA163

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR STATED THAT THEY WERE SIMULATING A FORCED LANDING TO THE RUNWAY. THEY OBSERVED A VEHICLE CROSSING THE RUNWAY IN FRONT OF THEM, BUT WERE UNABLE TO STOP PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE VEHICLE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE AIRCRAFT ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle. A factor in the accident was the inoperative anti-collision lights of the aircraft.

Full Narrative

On August 26, 1995,at 2115 eastern daylight time a Piper PA-38- 112 was substantially damaged following a collision with an automobile during landing at Kissimmee Municipal Airport in Kissimmee, Florida. Neither the airline transport/instructor pilot nor his student were injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provision of CFR Part 91 by the instructor pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the instructional flight. The flight departed Kissimmee, Florida at about 2100. According to the pilot, he was executing a simulated forced landing at the airport. They observed the automobile approaching the runway during the final approach. They thought the vehicle had stopped and continued the landing. After touchdown, they observed the vehicle crossing the runway in front of them, but could not avoid the vehicle. The driver of the automobile, who was employed at the airport, stated that he did not see the aircraft approaching the runway prior to his attempting to cross the runway. Investigation revealed that the anti-collision lights of the aircraft were not operating prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 EDT
Nearest AirportKissimmee Municipal (1nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN100TL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:39
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data