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November 24, 1986 · Piper PA-22-20 · N23CP
Mcgrath, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcgrath, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-20
Tail Number
N23CP
Operator
James Dickey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC87LA016
THE PLT-IN-COMMAND STATED HE WAS EXECUTING A SHALLOW APPROACH TO RUNWAY 16 AND PRIOR TO REACHING THE RUNWAY THE ENGINE STOPPED PRODUCING POWER. HE FURTHER STATED THAT DURING HIS DESCENT HE DID NOT USE ANY CARBURETOR HEAT. THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO REACHING THE RUNWAY'S THRESHOLD AND CRASHED ON THE THRESHOLD. NO MECHANICAL IRREGULARITIES WERE FOUND AND THE AIRPLANE HAD SUFFICIENT FUEL TO COMPLETE THE FLT.
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THE PLT-IN-COMMAND STATED HE WAS EXECUTING A SHALLOW APPROACH TO RUNWAY 16 AND PRIOR TO REACHING THE RUNWAY THE ENGINE STOPPED PRODUCING POWER. HE FURTHER STATED THAT DURING HIS DESCENT HE DID NOT USE ANY CARBURETOR HEAT. THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO REACHING THE RUNWAY'S THRESHOLD AND CRASHED ON THE THRESHOLD. NO MECHANICAL IRREGULARITIES WERE FOUND AND THE AIRPLANE HAD SUFFICIENT FUEL TO COMPLETE THE FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 AKST
Nearest AirportMCGRATH (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5460 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-20
Tail NumberN23CP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames Dickey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point-22 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO