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October 28, 1987 · Parrish Dragonfly · N41GK
Boca Raton, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Aircraft
Parrish Dragonfly
Tail Number
N41GK
Operator
Parrish Jimmy R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88LA021
WHILE ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH THE FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED A WIND GUST WHICH CAUSED THE LEFT CANARD TO DROP. THE LANDING GEAR ON THE LEFT CANARD THEN STRUCK THE RAISED LIP OF THE RUNWAY CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ON THE RUNWAY.
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WHILE ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH THE FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED A WIND GUST WHICH CAUSED THE LEFT CANARD TO DROP. THE LANDING GEAR ON THE LEFT CANARD THEN STRUCK THE RAISED LIP OF THE RUNWAY CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ON THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EST
Nearest AirportBoca Raton Public (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftParrish Dragonfly
Tail NumberN41GK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorParrish Jimmy R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLimbach · L2000601 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 12 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:47
Weather SourceWFAC