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May 10, 1986 · Piper PA-28-180 · N999HT
Ludlow, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Ludlow, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N999HT
Operator
Herzog Brothers
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL86FA126
AN ACFT FITTING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACDT ACFT WAS OBSERVED ENTERING THE LAKE ARM ABOUT 7 1/2 MI N OF THE ACDT SITE. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO PULL UP TO CLEAR PWR LINES ACROSS THE LAKE ARM ABOUT 2 1/2 MI N OF THE ACDT SITE. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO FLY INTO THE UNMARKED ELECTRICAL LINES ACROSS THE LAKE, FALL OR DIVE INTO THE WATER AND SINK. THE PILOT WAS FROM THE LOCAL AREA.
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AN ACFT FITTING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACDT ACFT WAS OBSERVED ENTERING THE LAKE ARM ABOUT 7 1/2 MI N OF THE ACDT SITE. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO PULL UP TO CLEAR PWR LINES ACROSS THE LAKE ARM ABOUT 2 1/2 MI N OF THE ACDT SITE. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO FLY INTO THE UNMARKED ELECTRICAL LINES ACROSS THE LAKE, FALL OR DIVE INTO THE WATER AND SINK. THE PILOT WAS FROM THE LOCAL AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EDT
Nearest AirportBRADFORD (13nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN999HT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHerzog Brothers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-2360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC