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September 17, 1985 · Piper PA-31-350 · N62994
West Mifflin, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
West Mifflin, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350
Tail Number
N62994
Operator
Security Airwasys
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85FA240
DURING AN AIR TAXI FLIGHT THE PILOT TRANSMITTED THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS OUT OF FUEL AND LANDING ON A GOLF COURSE. LESS THAN ONE GALLON OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE WRECKAGE. THE AIRPLANE WAS MAKING AN UNPLANNED RETURN TRIP TO PICK UP PASSENGERS AFTER A CANCELLED BUSINESS MEETING AND THERE WAS A PILOT IN COMMAND CHANGE ON THE RETURN FLIGHT. FUEL QUANTITY WAS THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN ENOUGH.
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DURING AN AIR TAXI FLIGHT THE PILOT TRANSMITTED THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS OUT OF FUEL AND LANDING ON A GOLF COURSE. LESS THAN ONE GALLON OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE WRECKAGE. THE AIRPLANE WAS MAKING AN UNPLANNED RETURN TRIP TO PICK UP PASSENGERS AFTER A CANCELLED BUSINESS MEETING AND THERE WAS A PILOT IN COMMAND CHANGE ON THE RETURN FLIGHT. FUEL QUANTITY WAS THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN ENOUGH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:36 EDT
Nearest AirportAllegheny County (3nm NNE)
Runway28
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN62994
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSecurity Airwasys
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540 SER · Reciprocating · 350
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:36
Weather SourcePILO