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August 15, 1986 · Piper PA28-151 · N4539X
Jacksonville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA28-151
Tail Number
N4539X
Operator
Northeast Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA236
THE PLT STATED THAT JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG SPUTTERED AND LOST POWER. HE LANDED THE ACFT IN THE GRASS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF RUNWAY 31, ROLLED APRX 100 YARDS, STRUCK A SIGN, AND VEERED LEFT INTO SOFT DIRT COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR. POST CRASH EXAMINATION AND COMPLETE RUNUP REVEALED THAT THE ENG RAN GOOD AT ALL POWER SETTINGS WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.
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THE PLT STATED THAT JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG SPUTTERED AND LOST POWER. HE LANDED THE ACFT IN THE GRASS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF RUNWAY 31, ROLLED APRX 100 YARDS, STRUCK A SIGN, AND VEERED LEFT INTO SOFT DIRT COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR. POST CRASH EXAMINATION AND COMPLETE RUNUP REVEALED THAT THE ENG RAN GOOD AT ALL POWER SETTINGS WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:54 EDT
Nearest AirportCraig Field (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length4007 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-151
Tail NumberN4539X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNortheast Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 D36 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:58
Weather SourceWFAC