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December 1, 1989 · Piper Aerostar 601P Aerostar 6 · N6079H
Orlando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 1, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Piper Aerostar 601P Aerostar 6
Tail Number
N6079H
Operator
Johnston Douglas W
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA90FA033
THE PLT WAS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF ON AN IFR FLT. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PLT DID NOT CONTACT DEPARTURE CONTROL. A SEARCH WAS INITIATED & THE ACFT WAS FOUND NEAR THE DEPARTURE END OF RWY 7. THERE WAS EVIDENCE THE ACFT HAD IMPACTED IN A LEFT WING DOWN, NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE ACFT WAS FOUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
Full Narrative
THE PLT WAS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF ON AN IFR FLT. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PLT DID NOT CONTACT DEPARTURE CONTROL. A SEARCH WAS INITIATED & THE ACFT WAS FOUND NEAR THE DEPARTURE END OF RWY 7. THERE WAS EVIDENCE THE ACFT HAD IMPACTED IN A LEFT WING DOWN, NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE ACFT WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 EST
Nearest AirportOrlando Executive (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length5998 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aerostar 601P Aerostar 6
Tail NumberN6079H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJohnston Douglas W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind20° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:48
Weather SourceWFAC