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June 6, 1987 · Piper PA-32-300 · N8985N
Santa Barbara, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N8985N
Operator
Tony Peraza
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX87LA226
DURING AN INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM APPROACH WHICH IS POSITIONED PARTIALLY OVER THE WATER, THE ENGINE QUIT JUST AFTER PASSING THE FAF. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT AT THE AIRPORT, INSTEAD, THE AIRCRAFT WAS DITCHED IN THE OCEAN APRX 4 MILES WEST OF THE AIRPORT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT RECOVERED.
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DURING AN INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM APPROACH WHICH IS POSITIONED PARTIALLY OVER THE WATER, THE ENGINE QUIT JUST AFTER PASSING THE FAF. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT AT THE AIRPORT, INSTEAD, THE AIRCRAFT WAS DITCHED IN THE OCEAN APRX 4 MILES WEST OF THE AIRPORT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT RECOVERED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:35 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length6049 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN8985N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTony Peraza
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time04:49
Weather SourceWFAC