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May 31, 1991 · Piper PA-24-250 · N6376P
Long Boat Key, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Long Boat Key, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N6376P
Operator
Mutz Dale
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA91FA155
THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED ON RADAR TO BE FLYING DIFFERENT HEADINGS THAN THE REQUESTED ONES. THE CREW STATED THAT THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DIRECTIONAL GYRO. WHILE OVER WATER AT NIGHT THE AIRPLANE DISAPPEARED FROM RADAR AND RADIO CONTACT. WITNESSES ON THE BEACH OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE IN A SPIN UNTIL WATER CONTACT. THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT RECOVERED AND ONLY ONE PILOT'S BODY WAS LOCATED.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE WATER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED ON RADAR TO BE FLYING DIFFERENT HEADINGS THAN THE REQUESTED ONES. THE CREW STATED THAT THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DIRECTIONAL GYRO. WHILE OVER WATER AT NIGHT THE AIRPLANE DISAPPEARED FROM RADAR AND RADIO CONTACT. WITNESSES ON THE BEACH OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE IN A SPIN UNTIL WATER CONTACT. THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT RECOVERED AND ONLY ONE PILOT'S BODY WAS LOCATED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:26 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN6376P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMutz Dale
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1A5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter0
Observation Time01:50
Weather SourceWFAC