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December 3, 1985 · Grumman American AA-5 · N700TD
Wimauma, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Wimauma, FL
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5
Tail Number
N700TD
Operator
Thomas Duncan Insurance
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA038
THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING ON THE RWY LIGHTS USING THE RADIO TRANSMITTER. THEY APPEARED TO BE DIM, & ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE LIGHTS CAME ON. HE THEN LANDED SOUTH OF THE RWY AT WHICH TIME THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A FENCE POST. THE LANDING GEAR THEN COLLAPSED, & THE ACFT SLID TO A STOP.
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THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING ON THE RWY LIGHTS USING THE RADIO TRANSMITTER. THEY APPEARED TO BE DIM, & ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE LIGHTS CAME ON. HE THEN LANDED SOUTH OF THE RWY AT WHICH TIME THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A FENCE POST. THE LANDING GEAR THEN COLLAPSED, & THE ACFT SLID TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EST
Nearest AirportAnderson Airport (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American AA-5
Tail NumberN700TD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Duncan Insurance
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind350° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC