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April 11, 1986 · Piper PA-32-300 · N4087W
Birmingham, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Birmingham, AL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N4087W
Operator
Pb & P Aviation Associates
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA109
AFTER TAKEOFF PILOT NOTED LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.ENGINE SIEZED AND PILOT LANDED SHORT OF RUNWAY. A/C HIT ILS ANTENNA DURING LANDING ROLL, SEVERED RIGHT WING. ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE BURST DUE TO AGING. LINE WAS FABRICATED IN THE 1ST QTR 0F 1972. OIL COOLER WAS REPLACED DURING LAST 100 HOUR INSPECTION ON JUNE 20, 1986.
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AFTER TAKEOFF PILOT NOTED LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.ENGINE SIEZED AND PILOT LANDED SHORT OF RUNWAY. A/C HIT ILS ANTENNA DURING LANDING ROLL, SEVERED RIGHT WING. ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE BURST DUE TO AGING. LINE WAS FABRICATED IN THE 1ST QTR 0F 1972. OIL COOLER WAS REPLACED DURING LAST 100 HOUR INSPECTION ON JUNE 20, 1986.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:27 CST
Nearest AirportBirmingham Municipal (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN4087W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPb & P Aviation Associates
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:30
Weather SourceWFAC