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May 15, 1986 · Piper PA-24-260 · N9491P
Tallahassee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tallahassee, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-260
Tail Number
N9491P
Operator
Mary Ann W Hamilton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA159
WHILE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN THE ACFT'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR. THE PLT FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BY THE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION HANDLE AND A GEAR UP LANDING RESULTED.
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WHILE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN THE ACFT'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR. THE PLT FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BY THE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION HANDLE AND A GEAR UP LANDING RESULTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 EDT
Nearest AirportTallahassee Municipal (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length6070 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-260
Tail NumberN9491P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMary Ann W Hamilton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-N1A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:49
Weather SourceWFAC