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June 30, 1987 · Douglas DC3A · N31MS
Hilliard, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 30, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hilliard, FL
Aircraft
Douglas DC3A
Tail Number
N31MS
Operator
Frank J Bailey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA87IA195
ACCORDING TO THE FAA THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AFTER HE ROTATED FOR TAKEOFF THE ACFT LOST POWER IN THE LEFT ENG. HE THEN ABORTED THE TAKEOFF, SET THE ACFT BACK ON THE RUNWAY & IT SLID OFF THE LEFT SIDE INTO SOME BUSHES. THE PLTS DID NOT SUBMIT AN OPERATOR ACDT REPORT FORM.
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ACCORDING TO THE FAA THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AFTER HE ROTATED FOR TAKEOFF THE ACFT LOST POWER IN THE LEFT ENG. HE THEN ABORTED THE TAKEOFF, SET THE ACFT BACK ON THE RUNWAY & IT SLID OFF THE LEFT SIDE INTO SOME BUSHES. THE PLTS DID NOT SUBMIT AN OPERATOR ACDT REPORT FORM.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time14:35 EDT
Nearest AirportHILLIARD (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDouglas DC3A
Tail NumberN31MS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorFrank J Bailey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1830 · Reciprocating · 1200
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC