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November 28, 1987 · Piper PA-24-180 · N5611P
Danville, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Danville, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-180
Tail Number
N5611P
Operator
Anthony Thompson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA031
EARLIER IN THE DAY, THE ACFT WAS FLOWN FROM DANVILLE TO ROCHELLE, IL. WHILE ON A RETURN FLT WITHOUT REFUELING, THE ENG BEGAN LOSING POWER, SO THE PLT MOVED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE RGT TANK (WHICH INDCD 1/4 FULL) & POWER WAS RESTORED. HOWEVER, ABOUT 2 MIN LATER, THE ENG LOST ALL POWER & WOULD NOT RESTART. THE PLT MADE AN EMERG LANDING ON A ROAD, BUT SAID HE DELAYED EXTENDING THE GEAR UNTIL THE ACFT WAS CLEAR OF POWER LINES. HE INITIATED GEAR EXTENSION, BUT THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN BEFORE THE GEAR WAS FULLY EXTENDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT SETTLED & SKIDDED TO A STOP ON ITS BELLY. AN EXAM OF THE FUEL SYS REVEALED NO FUEL WAS REMAINING.
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EARLIER IN THE DAY, THE ACFT WAS FLOWN FROM DANVILLE TO ROCHELLE, IL. WHILE ON A RETURN FLT WITHOUT REFUELING, THE ENG BEGAN LOSING POWER, SO THE PLT MOVED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE RGT TANK (WHICH INDCD 1/4 FULL) & POWER WAS RESTORED. HOWEVER, ABOUT 2 MIN LATER, THE ENG LOST ALL POWER & WOULD NOT RESTART. THE PLT MADE AN EMERG LANDING ON A ROAD, BUT SAID HE DELAYED EXTENDING THE GEAR UNTIL THE ACFT WAS CLEAR OF POWER LINES. HE INITIATED GEAR EXTENSION, BUT THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN BEFORE THE GEAR WAS FULLY EXTENDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT SETTLED & SKIDDED TO A STOP ON ITS BELLY. AN EXAM OF THE FUEL SYS REVEALED NO FUEL WAS REMAINING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:55 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-180
Tail NumberN5611P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnthony Thompson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC