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January 5, 1984 · Piper Aerostar 601P Aerostar 6 · N234AD
Salt Lake City, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Aircraft
Piper Aerostar 601P Aerostar 6
Tail Number
N234AD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA062
THE ACFT CRASHED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF IN IMC WEATHER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT FOLLOWING A DISTRACTION FROM A CABIN DOOR BEING LEFT AJAR, COUPLED WITH SOLID IFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS, RESULTED IN THE ACFT ENTERING A STALL PROFILE. THE PLT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING INTO AN OPEN FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AND ENGINE FAILED TO REVEAL ANY PRE-IMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
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THE ACFT CRASHED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF IN IMC WEATHER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT FOLLOWING A DISTRACTION FROM A CABIN DOOR BEING LEFT AJAR, COUPLED WITH SOLID IFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS, RESULTED IN THE ACFT ENTERING A STALL PROFILE. THE PLT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING INTO AN OPEN FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AND ENGINE FAILED TO REVEAL ANY PRE-IMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 MST
Nearest AirportInternational (0nm N)
Runway34R
Runway Length9596 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aerostar 601P Aerostar 6
Tail NumberN234AD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-S1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind260°
Visibility1 sm
Ceiling300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC