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September 17, 1986 · Piper PA-28-161 · N2116J
Monterey, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Monterey, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N2116J
Operator
Susan D Keller
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA356
THE PRIVATE PLT LANDED HER ACFT & BEGAN TAXIING TOWARD A PARKING AREA. THE DRIVER OF AN ACFT FUEL SERVICE TRUCK OBSERVED THE APPROACHING ACFT, & HE BROUGHT HIS TRUCK TO A COMPLETE STOP IN AN AUTHORIZED AREA FOR TRUCK TRAFFIC. HE WAS CLEAR OF THE TAXIWAY. THE PLT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF HER ACFT & IT BEGAN VEERING TOWARD THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO GET THE PILOT'S ATTENTION BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE ACFT TAXIED INTO THE STATIONARY TRUCK.
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THE PRIVATE PLT LANDED HER ACFT & BEGAN TAXIING TOWARD A PARKING AREA. THE DRIVER OF AN ACFT FUEL SERVICE TRUCK OBSERVED THE APPROACHING ACFT, & HE BROUGHT HIS TRUCK TO A COMPLETE STOP IN AN AUTHORIZED AREA FOR TRUCK TRAFFIC. HE WAS CLEAR OF THE TAXIWAY. THE PLT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF HER ACFT & IT BEGAN VEERING TOWARD THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO GET THE PILOT'S ATTENTION BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE ACFT TAXIED INTO THE STATIONARY TRUCK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:07 PDT
Nearest AirportMonterey Peninsula (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length6597 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN2116J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSusan D Keller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC