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November 20, 1987 · Piper PA-31-350 · N27512
Honolulu, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 5 uninjured
Location
Honolulu, HI
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350
Tail Number
N27512
Operator
Airtour Acquisition
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA051
THE PILOT ESTIMATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT'S REDUCED FUEL QUANTITY WAS ADEQUATE FOR THE FLIGHT DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. AS THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED FOR THE TRAFFIC PATTERN NEAR THE DESTINATION AIRPORT BOTH ENGINES FAILED. AFTER THE LOSS OF POWER THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING INTO A PARK WITH THE LANDING GEAR NOT FULLY EXTENDED. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE TERRAIN AND SLID INTO A FENCE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP.
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THE PILOT ESTIMATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT'S REDUCED FUEL QUANTITY WAS ADEQUATE FOR THE FLIGHT DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. AS THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED FOR THE TRAFFIC PATTERN NEAR THE DESTINATION AIRPORT BOTH ENGINES FAILED. AFTER THE LOSS OF POWER THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING INTO A PARK WITH THE LANDING GEAR NOT FULLY EXTENDED. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE TERRAIN AND SLID INTO A FENCE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:24 HST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN27512
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAirtour Acquisition
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · LTIO-540 · Reciprocating · 350
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 5 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured5
Total6
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC