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May 23, 1986 · Piper PA-22-150 · N5710D

Lino Lakes, MN

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Lino Lakes, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N5710D
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI86FER09

THIS AIRCRAFT WAS OVERLOADED ON TAKEOFF WITH EXTRA FUEL, CAMPING EQUIPMENT, A PASSENGER, AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, TOOLS AND THE LIKE. IN ADDITION THE CENTER OF GRAVITY WAS PROBABLY OUT OF SAFE LIMITS. AN ADDITIONAL FACTOR AFFECTING TAKEOFF AND TURN PERFORMANCE WAS A FOLDABLE BOAT ATTACHED EXTERNALLY TO THE AIRFRAME, WHICH CREATED DRAG. WHEN THE PILOT TURNED TO ALND SHORTLY FOLLOWING THE TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED INTO THE WATER. THE PILOT WAS NOT FLOATPLANE RATED AND DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. THE FLOATPLANE CONFIGURATION ON THIS AIRCRAFT WAS NOT APPROVED, NOR WAS THE INSTALLATION OF A LARGER ENGINE. THE PLTS FLT TIME WAS NOT REPORTED OR AVAILABLE.

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THIS AIRCRAFT WAS OVERLOADED ON TAKEOFF WITH EXTRA FUEL, CAMPING EQUIPMENT, A PASSENGER, AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, TOOLS AND THE LIKE. IN ADDITION THE CENTER OF GRAVITY WAS PROBABLY OUT OF SAFE LIMITS. AN ADDITIONAL FACTOR AFFECTING TAKEOFF AND TURN PERFORMANCE WAS A FOLDABLE BOAT ATTACHED EXTERNALLY TO THE AIRFRAME, WHICH CREATED DRAG. WHEN THE PILOT TURNED TO ALND SHORTLY FOLLOWING THE TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED INTO THE WATER. THE PILOT WAS NOT FLOATPLANE RATED AND DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. THE FLOATPLANE CONFIGURATION ON THIS AIRCRAFT WAS NOT APPROVED, NOR WAS THE INSTALLATION OF A LARGER ENGINE. THE PLTS FLT TIME WAS NOT REPORTED OR AVAILABLE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSurfside Seaplane (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length5500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN5710D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-AID · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

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