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November 16, 1992 · Piper PA-32-301 · N1310M
Dorado, PR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dorado, PR
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-301
Tail Number
N1310M
Operator
Ganaderos Alvarado
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA039
AFTER TAKEOFF PLT OBSERVED THAT THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS INDICATING LOW, AND THAT THE ACFT WAS BANKING TO THE RT UNCOMMANDED. HE LANDED FAST AT AN ARPT 12 NM AWAY, TRAVELLED OFF THE END OF THE RWY, AND COLLIDED WITH BUSHES. FUEL IMBALANCE WAS NOT A FACTOR. A MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE ACFT REPORTED THAT THE PITOT STATIC SYSTEM WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY CONTAMINANTS. THE RIGGING OF THE AILERONS AND FLAPS CHECKED SATISFACTORY.
NTSB Probable Cause
POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE PITOT STATIC SYSTEM AND INCORRECT AIRSPEED INDICATOR.
Full Narrative
AFTER TAKEOFF PLT OBSERVED THAT THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS INDICATING LOW, AND THAT THE ACFT WAS BANKING TO THE RT UNCOMMANDED. HE LANDED FAST AT AN ARPT 12 NM AWAY, TRAVELLED OFF THE END OF THE RWY, AND COLLIDED WITH BUSHES. FUEL IMBALANCE WAS NOT A FACTOR. A MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE ACFT REPORTED THAT THE PITOT STATIC SYSTEM WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY CONTAMINANTS. THE RIGGING OF THE AILERONS AND FLAPS CHECKED SATISFACTORY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AST
Nearest AirportDORADO (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length3400 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-301
Tail NumberN1310M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGanaderos Alvarado
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 16000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC