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February 24, 1986 · Schweizer G-164B · N3629J
Homestead, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Homestead, FL
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N3629J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA084
THE PLT STATED THAT SHE HAD COMPLETED ONE SPRAY PASS WITH ONE TON OF FERTILIZER ABOARD & PULLED UP IN A TURN TO ABOUT 200 FT. AT THAT TIME THE ACFT 'HIT A POCKET OF DEAD AIR.' THE ACFT NOSED DOWN AND ALTHOUGH THE PLT DUMPED THE CHEMICAL LOAD, SHE COULD NOT RECOVER IN TIME TO AVOID THE CRASH.
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THE PLT STATED THAT SHE HAD COMPLETED ONE SPRAY PASS WITH ONE TON OF FERTILIZER ABOARD & PULLED UP IN A TURN TO ABOUT 200 FT. AT THAT TIME THE ACFT 'HIT A POCKET OF DEAD AIR.' THE ACFT NOSED DOWN AND ALTHOUGH THE PLT DUMPED THE CHEMICAL LOAD, SHE COULD NOT RECOVER IN TIME TO AVOID THE CRASH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN3629J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 AN-1 · Reciprocating · 550
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC