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October 28, 1985 · Mooney M20C · N79386
Starke, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Starke, FL
Aircraft
Mooney M20C
Tail Number
N79386
Operator
Aeronautical Electronics
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA021
THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 15 FT AGL THE ENG SPUTTERED AND LOST PWR MOMENTARILY. FULL PWR WAS REGAINED BUT THE ACFT HAD LOST ALTITUDE AND COULD NOT CLIMB TO CLEAR TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. THE ACFT THEN VEERED LEFT, MUSHED TO THE GROUND AND CONTACTED TREES. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT HAD SAT OUTSIDE IN HEAVY RAIN FOR A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE FLT.
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THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 15 FT AGL THE ENG SPUTTERED AND LOST PWR MOMENTARILY. FULL PWR WAS REGAINED BUT THE ACFT HAD LOST ALTITUDE AND COULD NOT CLIMB TO CLEAR TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. THE ACFT THEN VEERED LEFT, MUSHED TO THE GROUND AND CONTACTED TREES. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT HAD SAT OUTSIDE IN HEAVY RAIN FOR A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway9
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberN79386
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAeronautical Electronics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:18
Weather SourceWFAC