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April 19, 1986 · Piper PA-25-235 · N6661Z
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N6661Z
Operator
Ray Couliette
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86FUJ01
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND RT WING FIRST AFTER A HIGH SINK RATE DEVELOPED IN A 45 DEGREE INTERCEPT TO FINAL WITH 30 DEGREES OF BANK AND FULL FLAPS. THE PLT FELT THE ACFT SINKING AND ATTEMTPED TO STOP IT WITH POWER AND REDUCED ANGLE OF BANK. HE STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE DESCENT AND 'COULD NOT 3PT IT' BEFORE IMPACT. THE PLT HAD JUST BEGUN OPERATIONS AT THIS LOCALITY. THE DENSITY ALT WAS COMPUTED TO BE 3800 FT.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND RT WING FIRST AFTER A HIGH SINK RATE DEVELOPED IN A 45 DEGREE INTERCEPT TO FINAL WITH 30 DEGREES OF BANK AND FULL FLAPS. THE PLT FELT THE ACFT SINKING AND ATTEMTPED TO STOP IT WITH POWER AND REDUCED ANGLE OF BANK. HE STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE DESCENT AND 'COULD NOT 3PT IT' BEFORE IMPACT. THE PLT HAD JUST BEGUN OPERATIONS AT THIS LOCALITY. THE DENSITY ALT WAS COMPUTED TO BE 3800 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest AirportPleasant Valley (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN6661Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRay Couliette
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO