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November 7, 1986 · Piper PA-23-250 · N2107C
Marathon, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marathon, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
N2107C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA87LA026
WHILE BEING FOLLOWED AT A LOW ALTITUDE BY A UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE AIRCRAFT, THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED ENTERING A LEFT TURN. THE LEFT WING TIP OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE WATER AND IT CARTWHEELED. AFTER THE CRASH, BALES OF AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FLOATED TO THE SURFACE. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE WAS INSPECTED BY DIVERS, THE LARGEST PORTION OF WRECKAGE WAS FOUND TO BE A SECTION OF THE TAIL. NO SIGNS OF THE OCCUPANTS OR THE BALES THAT FLOATED TO THE SURFACE WERE FOUND. THE AIRCRAFTS REGISTERED OWNER COULD NOT BE LOCATED AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SOLD TO THE REGISTERED OWNER 3 DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
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WHILE BEING FOLLOWED AT A LOW ALTITUDE BY A UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE AIRCRAFT, THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED ENTERING A LEFT TURN. THE LEFT WING TIP OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE WATER AND IT CARTWHEELED. AFTER THE CRASH, BALES OF AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FLOATED TO THE SURFACE. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE WAS INSPECTED BY DIVERS, THE LARGEST PORTION OF WRECKAGE WAS FOUND TO BE A SECTION OF THE TAIL. NO SIGNS OF THE OCCUPANTS OR THE BALES THAT FLOATED TO THE SURFACE WERE FOUND. THE AIRCRAFTS REGISTERED OWNER COULD NOT BE LOCATED AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SOLD TO THE REGISTERED OWNER 3 DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:13 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN2107C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1B5 · Reciprocating · 250
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind120° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:48
Weather SourceWFAC