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February 15, 1984 · Piper J3C-65S · N88327
Haines, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Haines, AK
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65S
Tail Number
N88327
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA84FA055
ACCORDING TO A WITNESS THE ACFT MADE AN INTERSECTION TAKEOFF AND IMMEDIATELY STARTED AN ALMOST VERTICAL CLIMB. AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL THE ACFT WINGED OVER TO THE LEFT AND DOVE INTO THE GROUND 100 FT FROM THE RWY CENTER AND NEAR THE UPWIND END.THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM WAS FOUND IN A SLIGHTLY NOSE UP POSITION. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE ACFT WAS NOTED DURING THE INVESTIGATION. A GROSS EXTERNAL AUTOPSY OF THE PLT DISCLOSED NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-IMPACT IMPAIRMENT OF HIS ABILITY TO OPERATE THE ACFT.
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ACCORDING TO A WITNESS THE ACFT MADE AN INTERSECTION TAKEOFF AND IMMEDIATELY STARTED AN ALMOST VERTICAL CLIMB. AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL THE ACFT WINGED OVER TO THE LEFT AND DOVE INTO THE GROUND 100 FT FROM THE RWY CENTER AND NEAR THE UPWIND END.THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM WAS FOUND IN A SLIGHTLY NOSE UP POSITION. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE ACFT WAS NOTED DURING THE INVESTIGATION. A GROSS EXTERNAL AUTOPSY OF THE PLT DISCLOSED NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-IMPACT IMPAIRMENT OF HIS ABILITY TO OPERATE THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:55 AKST
Nearest AirportHAINES (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65S
Tail NumberN88327
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:26
Weather SourceWFAC