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February 14, 1987 · Piper PA-31 · N7559L
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
February 14, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-31
Tail Number
N7559L
Operator
Western Aviators
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
DEN87IA056
WHILE TAXIING FROM A CARGO RAMP FOR TAKEOFF ON AN IFR FLT, THE ACFT TAXIED OFF THE RAMP INTO THE INFIELD ON THE ARPT AND CAME TO REST WITH THE ENGINES RUNNING. RAMP PERSONNEL BOARDED THE ACFT, SHUT THE ENGINES DOWN AND SUMMONED MEDICAL HELP FOR THE PLT WHO SUFFERED A SEIZURE-LIKE INCAPACITATION. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. HIS AIRMANS MEDICAL CERTIFICATION WAS SUSPENDED BY THE FAA.
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WHILE TAXIING FROM A CARGO RAMP FOR TAKEOFF ON AN IFR FLT, THE ACFT TAXIED OFF THE RAMP INTO THE INFIELD ON THE ARPT AND CAME TO REST WITH THE ENGINES RUNNING. RAMP PERSONNEL BOARDED THE ACFT, SHUT THE ENGINES DOWN AND SUMMONED MEDICAL HELP FOR THE PLT WHO SUFFERED A SEIZURE-LIKE INCAPACITATION. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. HIS AIRMANS MEDICAL CERTIFICATION WAS SUSPENDED BY THE FAA.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time08:45 MST
Nearest AirportStapleton (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31
Tail NumberN7559L
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorWestern Aviators
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540-A2C · Reciprocating · 310
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 4600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC