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October 27, 1987 · Beech 19A · N5082T
Buena, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Buena, NJ
Aircraft
Beech 19A
Tail Number
N5082T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA019
The Beech model 19 took off in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with the owner/operator and a flight instructor onboard. A few minutes after takeoff the aircraft experienced a loss of electrical power. The alternator circuit breaker popped, the flight instructor reset it and it popped again. It was not reset. Because of the IMC and the rapid loss of electrical power, a precautionary off airport landing on a road was made. The aircraft received substantial damage upon striking a pole. The battery was found with a specific gravity of zero; the alternator worked when ground checked; and the alternator circuit breaker was found in the open position. The reason that the alternator circuit breaker tripped was not determined. This report was modified on February 9, 2005.
NTSB Probable Cause
a loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a precautionary landing. Factors were rain, clouds, dark night, and the pole. This report was modified on February 9, 2005.
Full Narrative
The Beech model 19 took off in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with the owner/operator and a flight instructor onboard. A few minutes after takeoff the aircraft experienced a loss of electrical power. The alternator circuit breaker popped, the flight instructor reset it and it popped again. It was not reset. Because of the IMC and the rapid loss of electrical power, a precautionary off airport landing on a road was made. The aircraft received substantial damage upon striking a pole. The battery was found with a specific gravity of zero; the alternator worked when ground checked; and the alternator circuit breaker was found in the open position. The reason that the alternator circuit breaker tripped was not determined. This report was modified on February 9, 2005.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 19A
Tail NumberN5082T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 27
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind100° @ 15 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC