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July 18, 1985 · Piper PA-32-260 · N3714W
San Juan, PR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
San Juan, PR
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Tail Number
N3714W
Operator
Flemenco Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85FA215
THE ACFT WAS TAXIING NORTHBOUND ON THE NORTH-SOUTH TAXIWAY AND COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE MOVING WESTBOUND ALONG THE EAST-WEST ACCESS ROAD. THE ACCESS ROAD IS A DESIGNATED NON-MOVEMENT AREA UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE PUERTO RICO PORT AUTHORITY. THE PLT STATED HE NEVER SAW THE SLOW MOVING VEHICLE COMING FROM THE EAST. THE CONTROL GUARD STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AT THE STOP SIGN LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY.
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THE ACFT WAS TAXIING NORTHBOUND ON THE NORTH-SOUTH TAXIWAY AND COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE MOVING WESTBOUND ALONG THE EAST-WEST ACCESS ROAD. THE ACCESS ROAD IS A DESIGNATED NON-MOVEMENT AREA UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE PUERTO RICO PORT AUTHORITY. THE PLT STATED HE NEVER SAW THE SLOW MOVING VEHICLE COMING FROM THE EAST. THE CONTROL GUARD STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AT THE STOP SIGN LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 AST
Nearest AirportLuis Munox Marin (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberN3714W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlemenco Airways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4B5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC