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April 25, 1988 · Piper PA-28-161 · N47966
Hialeah, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hialeah, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N47966
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA88LA160
ENGINE STALLED DURING LANDING ROLL. DURING ATTEMPTS TO RESTART ENGINE PILOT FLOODED IT. THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND THE EXCESS FUEL IN THE CARBURETOR CAUGHT FIRE. THE PILOT DID NOT MOTOR THE ENGINE IN TIME TO DRAW THE FLAMES INTO THE ENGINE AND THE FIRE SPREAD DESTROYING THE AIRCRAFT.
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ENGINE STALLED DURING LANDING ROLL. DURING ATTEMPTS TO RESTART ENGINE PILOT FLOODED IT. THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND THE EXCESS FUEL IN THE CARBURETOR CAUGHT FIRE. THE PILOT DID NOT MOTOR THE ENGINE IN TIME TO DRAW THE FLAMES INTO THE ENGINE AND THE FIRE SPREAD DESTROYING THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:18 EDT
Nearest AirportOpa Locka West (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN47966
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:47
Weather SourceWFAC