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May 25, 1986 · Piper J-3 · N6498H
Milan, NH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Milan, NH
Aircraft
Piper J-3
Tail Number
N6498H
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC86FNC03
THE PILOT WAS FLYING A 'DRUNKEN FARMER' ROUTINE AT A AIRSHOW. HE WAS OBSERVED IN THE AIR TO BEGIN A DESCENT FROM WHICH HE DID NOT RECOVER. THE PILOT WAS FATALLY INJURED IN THE CRASH AND THE AIRCRAFT DESTROYED. NO MECHANICAL OR PHYSICAL REASON FOR THE CRASH WAS DETERMINED.
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THE PILOT WAS FLYING A 'DRUNKEN FARMER' ROUTINE AT A AIRSHOW. HE WAS OBSERVED IN THE AIR TO BEGIN A DESCENT FROM WHICH HE DID NOT RECOVER. THE PILOT WAS FATALLY INJURED IN THE CRASH AND THE AIRCRAFT DESTROYED. NO MECHANICAL OR PHYSICAL REASON FOR THE CRASH WAS DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportBERLIN (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J-3
Tail NumberN6498H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT