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April 5, 1985 · Piper PA-28-140 · N8705N
Key West, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Key West, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N8705N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA141
THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE ON A LOCAL SIGHTSEEING FLT, THE ENG QUIT COMPLETELY & OPON TOUCHDOWN IN THE WATER THE ACFT FLIPPED OVER & CAME TO REST INVERTED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PLT DEPARTED SUMMERLAND KEY WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FUEL FOR HIS INTENDED FLT.
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THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE ON A LOCAL SIGHTSEEING FLT, THE ENG QUIT COMPLETELY & OPON TOUCHDOWN IN THE WATER THE ACFT FLIPPED OVER & CAME TO REST INVERTED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PLT DEPARTED SUMMERLAND KEY WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FUEL FOR HIS INTENDED FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN8705N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC