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May 20, 1987 · Piper PA-31T-620II PA-31T-620 · N2336X
Cody, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1987
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Cody, WY
Aircraft
Piper PA-31T-620II PA-31T-620
Tail Number
N2336X
Operator
Burggraf Construction
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN87FA130
N2336X WAS ON A BUSINESS FLT TO CODY, WY. THE PILOT EXECUTED A MISSED APPROACH ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT OF THE VOR-A APPROACH. A PILOT WHO LANDED AT CODY MINUTES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT SAID THE VISIBILITY HAD DECREASED TO 3/4 OF A MI WHEN N2336X MADE THE FIRST APPROACH AND APPROX 1/2 MI WHEN N2336X CRASHED. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. THE SAS SERVO ARM WAS FOUND IN THE FULL UP POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE TERRAIN IN A STEEP NOSE LOW ATTITUDE ON A HEADING THAT WAS OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF FLIGHT. APP MINS AT CODY ARE 5800 FT & 1 MILE VIS.
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N2336X WAS ON A BUSINESS FLT TO CODY, WY. THE PILOT EXECUTED A MISSED APPROACH ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT OF THE VOR-A APPROACH. A PILOT WHO LANDED AT CODY MINUTES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT SAID THE VISIBILITY HAD DECREASED TO 3/4 OF A MI WHEN N2336X MADE THE FIRST APPROACH AND APPROX 1/2 MI WHEN N2336X CRASHED. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. THE SAS SERVO ARM WAS FOUND IN THE FULL UP POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE TERRAIN IN A STEEP NOSE LOW ATTITUDE ON A HEADING THAT WAS OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF FLIGHT. APP MINS AT CODY ARE 5800 FT & 1 MILE VIS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:22 MDT
Nearest AirportE.E. Faust Regional (0nm E)
Runway22
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31T-620II PA-31T-620
Tail NumberN2336X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBurggraf Construction
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-28 · Turboprop · 620
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility1 sm
Ceiling1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC