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April 28, 1984 · Murphy-Charles PJ-1 (Adventure) PJ-1 (ADVE · N1181D
Merritt Island, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Merritt Island, FL
Aircraft
Murphy-Charles PJ-1 (Adventure) PJ-1 (ADVE
Tail Number
N1181D
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA84FA156
WHILE THE PLT WAS MANEUVERING ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND ON RWY 11, THE ENG LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CRASH LANDED IN THE BACKYARD OF A RESIDENCE. THE PLT RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES & COULD NOT RECALL DETAILS OF THE ACCIDENT. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND DURING AN EXAM OF THE WRECKAGE. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER THE PLT TOOK OFF WITH AN ESTIMATED 12 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD. NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE TANKS, BUT THERE WAS EVIDENCE THAT THE FUEL HAD LEAKED OUT AFTER THE PLANE CRASHED. FUEL WAS PRESENT IN THE CARBURETOR & FUEL LINES.
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WHILE THE PLT WAS MANEUVERING ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND ON RWY 11, THE ENG LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CRASH LANDED IN THE BACKYARD OF A RESIDENCE. THE PLT RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES & COULD NOT RECALL DETAILS OF THE ACCIDENT. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND DURING AN EXAM OF THE WRECKAGE. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER THE PLT TOOK OFF WITH AN ESTIMATED 12 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD. NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE TANKS, BUT THERE WAS EVIDENCE THAT THE FUEL HAD LEAKED OUT AFTER THE PLANE CRASHED. FUEL WAS PRESENT IN THE CARBURETOR & FUEL LINES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:55 EST
Nearest AirportMerritt Island (1nm W)
Runway11
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMurphy-Charles PJ-1 (Adventure) PJ-1 (ADVE
Tail NumberN1181D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC