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November 20, 1988 · Piper PA-32R-300 · N4908F
Holly Springs, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 1988
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (1 serious injury, 4 minor injuries)
Location
Holly Springs, MS
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-300
Tail Number
N4908F
Operator
Donald Carr Ins Assoc
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA89LA039
THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER HE BEGAN A DESCENT FROM 12,000 FT TO 4000 FT, THE ACFT LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR. WHILE APCHG TO LAND AT HOLLY SPRINGS ARPT, THE ACFT ENCTRD UNFAVORABLE WINDS & TURBULENCE. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT LOST AIRSPEED & ALTITUDE, THEN CRASHED AFTER COLLIDING WITH TREES & POWER LINES. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE WIND WAS SHEARING 10 TO 15 KTS.
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THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER HE BEGAN A DESCENT FROM 12,000 FT TO 4000 FT, THE ACFT LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR. WHILE APCHG TO LAND AT HOLLY SPRINGS ARPT, THE ACFT ENCTRD UNFAVORABLE WINDS & TURBULENCE. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT LOST AIRSPEED & ALTITUDE, THEN CRASHED AFTER COLLIDING WITH TREES & POWER LINES. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE WIND WAS SHEARING 10 TO 15 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:38 CST
Nearest AirportHolly Springs (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32R-300
Tail NumberN4908F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDonald Carr Ins Assoc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (1 serious injury, 4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 14 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:37
Weather SourceWFAC