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June 29, 1986 · Piper J5C · N62074
Daytona Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Aircraft
Piper J5C
Tail Number
N62074
Operator
Paul M Mack
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA196
THE PLT STATED THAT HE OVERFLEW THE ARPT TO OBSERVE THE WIND DIRECTION AS INDICATED BY THE WIND SOCK. UPON LANDING ON RWY 23, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT DUE TO A LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND. THE ACFT THEN WENT THROUGH A CHAIN LINK FENCE & CAME TO REST IN A RETENTION POND.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE OVERFLEW THE ARPT TO OBSERVE THE WIND DIRECTION AS INDICATED BY THE WIND SOCK. UPON LANDING ON RWY 23, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT DUE TO A LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND. THE ACFT THEN WENT THROUGH A CHAIN LINK FENCE & CAME TO REST IN A RETENTION POND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSpruce Creek (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J5C
Tail NumberN62074
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaul M Mack
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 125
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:48
Weather SourceWFAC