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November 11, 1988 · Piper PA-28-151 · N4815F
Lajas, PR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Lajas, PR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N4815F
Operator
Isla Grande Flying School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA029
THE PLT FILLED THE FUEL TANKS, MADE THREE TOUCH-&-GO LANDINGS, THEN DEPARTED ON A X-COUNTRY FLT. AFTER APRX 1.5 HRS OF FLT, HE ELECTED TO REVERSE COURSE & LAND AT AN ALTERNATE ARPT SINCE HE HAD INADEQUATE FUEL TO REACH HIS DESTN. REALIZING THE FUEL SUPPLY WAS ALSO INADEQUATE TO REACH THE ALTERNATE, HE THEN ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A PVT AIRSTRIP. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A STEEL CABLE SUPPORTED BY A DRUM (ONE OF MANY STRUNG ACROSS THE RWY TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE). THE HOBBS METER INDICATED THE PLANE HAD BEEN FLOWN 4.5 HRS SINCE REFUELING.THE PLT STATED HE DID NOT PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LEFT & RIGHT FUEL TANKS WERE DRAINED & FOUND TO CONTAIN 1.8 & 2.6 GALLONS, RESPECTIVELY. UNUSABLE FUEL FOR EACH TANK WAS ONE GALLON.
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THE PLT FILLED THE FUEL TANKS, MADE THREE TOUCH-&-GO LANDINGS, THEN DEPARTED ON A X-COUNTRY FLT. AFTER APRX 1.5 HRS OF FLT, HE ELECTED TO REVERSE COURSE & LAND AT AN ALTERNATE ARPT SINCE HE HAD INADEQUATE FUEL TO REACH HIS DESTN. REALIZING THE FUEL SUPPLY WAS ALSO INADEQUATE TO REACH THE ALTERNATE, HE THEN ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A PVT AIRSTRIP. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A STEEL CABLE SUPPORTED BY A DRUM (ONE OF MANY STRUNG ACROSS THE RWY TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE). THE HOBBS METER INDICATED THE PLANE HAD BEEN FLOWN 4.5 HRS SINCE REFUELING.THE PLT STATED HE DID NOT PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LEFT & RIGHT FUEL TANKS WERE DRAINED & FOUND TO CONTAIN 1.8 & 2.6 GALLONS, RESPECTIVELY. UNUSABLE FUEL FOR EACH TANK WAS ONE GALLON.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AST
Nearest AirportLajas (Pvt) (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN4815F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIsla Grande Flying School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC