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March 22, 1984 · Piper PA-31-350 · N27886
Oneonta, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 1984
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Oneonta, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350
Tail Number
N27886
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC84FA114
THE ACFT CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA AFTER THE LOSS OF ENG POWER. THE WX WAS VMC. THE PLT MADE A MISSED APPROACH AFTER TRYING TO LAND ON RWY AT ONEONTA, AT 1838 HRS. LATER THE PLT RADIOED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO 'PICK UP' THE KRING BEACON. BOSTON CENTER VECTORED THE FLT TO THE AREA OF THE KRING BEACON. THE PLT THEN PROCEEDED TO QUESTION HIS POSITION. WHEN BOSTON TERMINATED RADAR SERVICE THE PLTS ANSWER WAS UNINTELLIGIBLE. NO FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FLT. THE WRECKAGE WAS FOUND ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE ARPT. THE LEFT FULL TANK SELECTOR WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT OUTBOARD TANK. THIS ACFT IS RESTRICTED TO LEVEL FLT FOR USE OF FUEL FROM THE OUTBOARD TANKS.
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THE ACFT CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA AFTER THE LOSS OF ENG POWER. THE WX WAS VMC. THE PLT MADE A MISSED APPROACH AFTER TRYING TO LAND ON RWY AT ONEONTA, AT 1838 HRS. LATER THE PLT RADIOED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO 'PICK UP' THE KRING BEACON. BOSTON CENTER VECTORED THE FLT TO THE AREA OF THE KRING BEACON. THE PLT THEN PROCEEDED TO QUESTION HIS POSITION. WHEN BOSTON TERMINATED RADAR SERVICE THE PLTS ANSWER WAS UNINTELLIGIBLE. NO FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FLT. THE WRECKAGE WAS FOUND ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE ARPT. THE LEFT FULL TANK SELECTOR WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT OUTBOARD TANK. THIS ACFT IS RESTRICTED TO LEVEL FLT FOR USE OF FUEL FROM THE OUTBOARD TANKS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:02 EST
Nearest AirportOneonta Muni. (1nm ENE)
Runway24
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN27886
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-52BD · Reciprocating · 350
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 48 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind130° @ 26 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 37 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC