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June 25, 1985 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2395G
Mt. Airy, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mt. Airy, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2395G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA196
WHILE NEARING COMPLETION OF A SOLO X-COUNTRY FLT, THE ENG QUIT. THE STUDENT PLT SELECTED AN OPEN AREA, BUT OVERSHOT THE INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT & THE ACFT CRASHED IN THE BACKYARD OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. AN INVESTIGATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE. ONLY ABOUT 3 QTS OF FUEL WAS REMAINING IN THE LEFT TANK. THE RIGHT TANK WAS DAMAGED, SO THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THAT TANK COULD NOT BE VERIFIED. ACCORDING TO THE ARPT MANAGER, THE ACFT SHOULD HAVE HAD AN ENDURANCE OF 5 HRS AT NORMAL POWER. THE ACFT CRASHED ABOUT 4.3 HRS AFTER TAKEOFF.
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WHILE NEARING COMPLETION OF A SOLO X-COUNTRY FLT, THE ENG QUIT. THE STUDENT PLT SELECTED AN OPEN AREA, BUT OVERSHOT THE INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT & THE ACFT CRASHED IN THE BACKYARD OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. AN INVESTIGATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE. ONLY ABOUT 3 QTS OF FUEL WAS REMAINING IN THE LEFT TANK. THE RIGHT TANK WAS DAMAGED, SO THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THAT TANK COULD NOT BE VERIFIED. ACCORDING TO THE ARPT MANAGER, THE ACFT SHOULD HAVE HAD AN ENDURANCE OF 5 HRS AT NORMAL POWER. THE ACFT CRASHED ABOUT 4.3 HRS AFTER TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMt. Airy (8nm SW)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2395G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50