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November 5, 1986 · Grumman G-164A · N711WW
Orlando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N711WW
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA87FA022
WHILE THE PLT WAS MAKING A BANNER PICK-UP, WITNESSES SAW THE ACFT ENGAGE THE BANNER & ENTER A CLIMB. THE PLT RELEASED THE BANNER, THEN THE ACFT MUSHED INTO A PARTIALLY BUILT HANGAR, CRASHED & BURNED. THE PLT, WHO WAS ON FIRE, EXITED THE RGT CANOPY HATCH. BYSTANDERS & ARPT CRASH RESCUE PERSONNEL EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES, BUT LATER AFTER BEING HOSPITAL- IZED, THE PLT DIED FROM THE BURNS. THE PROP GOVERNOR WAS FOUND TO BE SET AT ABOUT 1600 RPM. THE RECOMMENDED RPM FOR BANNER PICK-UP WAS 2200 RPM.
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WHILE THE PLT WAS MAKING A BANNER PICK-UP, WITNESSES SAW THE ACFT ENGAGE THE BANNER & ENTER A CLIMB. THE PLT RELEASED THE BANNER, THEN THE ACFT MUSHED INTO A PARTIALLY BUILT HANGAR, CRASHED & BURNED. THE PLT, WHO WAS ON FIRE, EXITED THE RGT CANOPY HATCH. BYSTANDERS & ARPT CRASH RESCUE PERSONNEL EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES, BUT LATER AFTER BEING HOSPITAL- IZED, THE PLT DIED FROM THE BURNS. THE PROP GOVERNOR WAS FOUND TO BE SET AT ABOUT 1600 RPM. THE RECOMMENDED RPM FOR BANNER PICK-UP WAS 2200 RPM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:14 EST
Nearest AirportOrlando Executive (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN711WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:21
Weather SourceWFAC