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December 2, 1985 · Piper PA-28-180 · N9289J
Dacula, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 2, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Dacula, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N9289J
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL86FA034
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES 3.5 MILES FROM THE ARPT DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH IN DENSE FOG. THE APPROACH REQUIRED AN ADF RECEIVER AND THE ACFT DID NOT HAVE ONE. THE MDA ON THE APPROACH WAS 1600 FT. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE TREES AT 1200 FT MSL. THE ACFT WAS TO HAVE NEW AVIONICS INSTALLED THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT AT LAWRENCEVILLE. THE PLT WAS TO LEAVE TOWN THE SAME DAY ON BUSINESS.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES 3.5 MILES FROM THE ARPT DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH IN DENSE FOG. THE APPROACH REQUIRED AN ADF RECEIVER AND THE ACFT DID NOT HAVE ONE. THE MDA ON THE APPROACH WAS 1600 FT. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE TREES AT 1200 FT MSL. THE ACFT WAS TO HAVE NEW AVIONICS INSTALLED THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT AT LAWRENCEVILLE. THE PLT WAS TO LEAVE TOWN THE SAME DAY ON BUSINESS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:10 EST
Nearest AirportGwinnett Co. (3nm NE)
Runway25
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN9289J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
Ceiling2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:51
Weather SourceWFAC