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February 1, 1987 · Piper PA-28-161 · N3655M
Venice, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 1987
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Venice, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N3655M
Operator
Venice Flying Service
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA87FA080
AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN MANEUVERING AT BETWEEN 200 AND 300 FEET IN ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE A LOST RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL AIRPLANE. AS THE AIRCRAFT COMPLETED 2 AND ONE HALF TURNS IT LEVELED OUT AND BEGAN A CLIMB TO THE NORTH AT WHICH TIME IT COLLIDED WITH A 504 FOOT TELEVISION TOWER.
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AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN MANEUVERING AT BETWEEN 200 AND 300 FEET IN ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE A LOST RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL AIRPLANE. AS THE AIRCRAFT COMPLETED 2 AND ONE HALF TURNS IT LEVELED OUT AND BEGAN A CLIMB TO THE NORTH AT WHICH TIME IT COLLIDED WITH A 504 FOOT TELEVISION TOWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:37 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN3655M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorVenice Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC