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July 14, 1990 · Piper PA-23 · N44HH

Shirley, NY

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Shirley, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-23
Tail Number
N44HH
Operator
Joseph R Scioscia
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA164

THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS HELD A PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE WITH A SINGLE ENGINE LAND AIRPLANE RATING. THE SECOND PILOT HELD A COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE WITH A MULTI ENGINE RATING, BUT DID NOT HOLD A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE. THE PRIVATE PILOT INITIATED A TAKEOFF IN THE MULTI ENGINE AIRPLANE AND WAS OBSERVED BY A POLICE OFFICER/PILOT TO BE APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 FEET IN THE AIR. THE AIRPLANE THEN DESCENDED AND CONTACTED THE GROUND OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DEPARTURE RUNWAY AFTER A SIMULATED ENGINE FAILURE. THE PILOT INDICATED HE HAD A TOTAL TIME OF 4 HOURS IN MAKE AND MODEL.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S LACK OF QUALIFICATIONS, THE IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS, THE SECOND PILOT'S LACK OF QUALIFICATIONS, AND HIS DECISION TO SIMULATE THE ENGINE FAILURE.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS HELD A PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE WITH A SINGLE ENGINE LAND AIRPLANE RATING. THE SECOND PILOT HELD A COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE WITH A MULTI ENGINE RATING, BUT DID NOT HOLD A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE. THE PRIVATE PILOT INITIATED A TAKEOFF IN THE MULTI ENGINE AIRPLANE AND WAS OBSERVED BY A POLICE OFFICER/PILOT TO BE APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 FEET IN THE AIR. THE AIRPLANE THEN DESCENDED AND CONTACTED THE GROUND OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DEPARTURE RUNWAY AFTER A SIMULATED ENGINE FAILURE. THE PILOT INDICATED HE HAD A TOTAL TIME OF 4 HOURS IN MAKE AND MODEL.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 EDT
Nearest AirportBrookhaven (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length4325 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-23
Tail NumberN44HH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoseph R Scioscia
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-340 · Reciprocating · 170
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:10
Weather SourcePILO

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