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April 19, 1987 · Piper J3C-65 · N33592
Zellwood, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Zellwood, FL
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N33592
Operator
Orlando Country Airport
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA87LA140
THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER LANDING HE ALLOWED THE COPLT TO TAXI THE ACFT THOUGH HE FOLLOWED HIM THROUGH ON THE CONTROLS DUE TO HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE ON TAILWHEEL ACFT. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY AND BEFORE CONTROL COULD BE RE-ESTABLISHED BY THE PLT, TAXIED INTO A DITCH. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED HAD HE CONCENTRATED MORE.
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THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER LANDING HE ALLOWED THE COPLT TO TAXI THE ACFT THOUGH HE FOLLOWED HIM THROUGH ON THE CONTROLS DUE TO HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE ON TAILWHEEL ACFT. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY AND BEFORE CONTROL COULD BE RE-ESTABLISHED BY THE PLT, TAXIED INTO A DITCH. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED HAD HE CONCENTRATED MORE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPotter Airport (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN33592
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrlando Country Airport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC