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March 7, 1987 · Piper PA-22-160 · N9412D
Toronto, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Toronto, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160
Tail Number
N9412D
Operator
John J Jones
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA081
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE QUIT COMPLETELY AFTER TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 50-75 FT AGL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO LAND BACK ON THE RWY AND THE ACFT OVERRAN THE RWY END. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED NO MALFUNCTIONS, DEFECTS, OR FAILURES.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE QUIT COMPLETELY AFTER TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 50-75 FT AGL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO LAND BACK ON THE RWY AND THE ACFT OVERRAN THE RWY END. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED NO MALFUNCTIONS, DEFECTS, OR FAILURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EST
Nearest AirportDyer Airpork (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2250 ft
Runway Width226 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN9412D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn J Jones
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO