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December 29, 1986 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4388X
Rawlins, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Rawlins, WY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4388X
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN87FA036
THE PLT TOOK OFF ON A 7000 FT LONG RUNWAY WITH A HEAVY COAT OF FROST ON THE ACFT. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE AND FLEW IN GROUND EFFECT UNTIL IT IMPACTED A 30 FT HIGH PILE OF SAND 200 YARDS BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
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THE PLT TOOK OFF ON A 7000 FT LONG RUNWAY WITH A HEAVY COAT OF FROST ON THE ACFT. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE AND FLEW IN GROUND EFFECT UNTIL IT IMPACTED A 30 FT HIGH PILE OF SAND 200 YARDS BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:05 MST
Nearest AirportRawlins Muni. (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4388X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:19
Weather SourceWIT