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September 13, 1986 · Piper PA-34-200 · N1421T
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200
Tail Number
N1421T
Operator
Charles R Burr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA248
THE PLT STATED THAT HIS LANDING APCH WAS HIGH. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN TOO FAST AND THE PLT VEERED THE ACFT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TO AVOID CONTACTING A FENCE AT THE END OF THE RWY. THE ACFT TRAVELED INTO SOFT DIRT AND THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HIS LANDING APCH WAS HIGH. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN TOO FAST AND THE PLT VEERED THE ACFT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TO AVOID CONTACTING A FENCE AT THE END OF THE RWY. THE ACFT TRAVELED INTO SOFT DIRT AND THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:26 EDT
Nearest AirportBURRS (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200
Tail NumberN1421T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles R Burr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1E6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:46
Weather SourceWFAC