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March 6, 1987 · Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30 · N39588
Tallahassee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tallahassee, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N39588
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA87LA099
CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST DUE TO A STRONG WIND GUST CREATED BY THE TREE LINE NEXT TO THE RWY & THE ACFT CRASHED NEXT TO THE RWY. A PLT WHO HAD LANDED JUST PRIOR TO THAT TIME STATED THAT HE HAD SUSTAINED A MOMENTARY LOST OF ACFT CONTROL DURING THE FLARE DUE TO THE SEVERE TURBULENCE CREATED BY THE TREE LINE. SURFACE WIND GUSTS WERE ESTIMATED AS A X-WIND COMPONENT FROM THE RIGHT OF 40 DEGS AT 40 KNTS.
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CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST DUE TO A STRONG WIND GUST CREATED BY THE TREE LINE NEXT TO THE RWY & THE ACFT CRASHED NEXT TO THE RWY. A PLT WHO HAD LANDED JUST PRIOR TO THAT TIME STATED THAT HE HAD SUSTAINED A MOMENTARY LOST OF ACFT CONTROL DURING THE FLARE DUE TO THE SEVERE TURBULENCE CREATED BY THE TREE LINE. SURFACE WIND GUSTS WERE ESTIMATED AS A X-WIND COMPONENT FROM THE RIGHT OF 40 DEGS AT 40 KNTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportTallahassee (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN39588
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-51AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 13 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC