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May 10, 1986 · Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30 · N9272C
Clearwater, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clearwater, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N9272C
Operator
Rick Emshoff
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA153
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND AT AN ARPT AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE USE OF RWY LIGHTS, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY ON THE GRASS. THE ACFT THEN COLLIDED WITH THE VASI LIGHTS, THE LANDING GEAR WAS SEVERED, & THE ACFT SLID TO A STOP.
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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND AT AN ARPT AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE USE OF RWY LIGHTS, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY ON THE GRASS. THE ACFT THEN COLLIDED WITH THE VASI LIGHTS, THE LANDING GEAR WAS SEVERED, & THE ACFT SLID TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 EDT
Nearest AirportClearwater Air Park (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN9272C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRick Emshoff
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind60° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:48
Weather SourceWFAC