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April 27, 1986 · Rockwell 100 · N3789X
Ft.Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ft.Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Rockwell 100
Tail Number
N3789X
Operator
Donald H Windeler
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA137
THE ACFT WAS STOLEN BY A 17 YEAR OLD NON-PILOT RATED MALE. WHILE TAXIING ON A TAXIWAY THE ACFT WAS REPORTED TO BE FISH TAILING BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE TAXIWAY AND BECAME AIRBORNE. WHEN THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IT BOUNCED APRX 10 FT INTO THE AIR AND PERFORMED A WING OVER. THE ACFT THEN CRASHED NOSE FIRST INTO THE TAXIWAY.
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THE ACFT WAS STOLEN BY A 17 YEAR OLD NON-PILOT RATED MALE. WHILE TAXIING ON A TAXIWAY THE ACFT WAS REPORTED TO BE FISH TAILING BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE TAXIWAY AND BECAME AIRBORNE. WHEN THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IT BOUNCED APRX 10 FT INTO THE AIR AND PERFORMED A WING OVER. THE ACFT THEN CRASHED NOSE FIRST INTO THE TAXIWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 EDT
Nearest AirportFt. Lauderdale Executive (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell 100
Tail NumberN3789X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald H Windeler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 17 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:46
Weather SourceWFAC