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December 12, 1987 · Piper PA-23-160 · N3275P
Aurora, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Aurora, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-160
Tail Number
N3275P
Operator
South Portland Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA88LA030
A SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIING FROM THE SOUTH END OF THE RAMP AREA TO THE RUNWAY. A TWIN ENGINE AIRCRAFT ENTERED THE TAXIWAY IN FRONT OF THE SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT FROM THE RIGHT OF THE TAXIWAY. THE SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE TWIN ENGINE AIRCRAFT THAT HAD TAXIED IN FRONT OF HIM. THE SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT HAD A FOGGED WINDSCREEN.
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A SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIING FROM THE SOUTH END OF THE RAMP AREA TO THE RUNWAY. A TWIN ENGINE AIRCRAFT ENTERED THE TAXIWAY IN FRONT OF THE SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT FROM THE RIGHT OF THE TAXIWAY. THE SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE TWIN ENGINE AIRCRAFT THAT HAD TAXIED IN FRONT OF HIM. THE SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT HAD A FOGGED WINDSCREEN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 PST
Nearest AirportAurora State (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-160
Tail NumberN3275P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouth Portland Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B1A · Reciprocating · 160 | Lycoming · O-320-B3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Crew 2Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 30000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:44
Weather SourceWFAC