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April 10, 1984 · Grumman American AA-1C · N9950U
Marlboro, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Marlboro, NJ
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-1C
Tail Number
N9950U
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC84FA137
PILOT AND PAX DEPARTING 2170 FT RWY AT NEAR MAX GROSS WEIGHT PAX STATED IT DIDNT APPEAR AS IF THEY WERE GOING TO CLEAR HIGH TENSION POWER LINES LOCATED ABOUT 2400 FT FROM RWY END.PILOT MADE LEFT TURN AND IMPACTED UNMARKED WIRES ABOUT 600 FT LEFT OF EXTENDED CENTERLINE.IT WAS WITHIN THE A/C PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES TO CLEAR THE WIRE OBSTRUCTIONS OF THE RWY END,HOWEVER,THE LOSS OF LIFT IN THE PREMATURE LEFT TURN RESULTED IN A DEGREDATION OF A/C PERFORMANCE. THE PILOT WAS NOTABLE TO CLEAR THE ADDITIONAL WIRES DURING THE TURN.
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PILOT AND PAX DEPARTING 2170 FT RWY AT NEAR MAX GROSS WEIGHT PAX STATED IT DIDNT APPEAR AS IF THEY WERE GOING TO CLEAR HIGH TENSION POWER LINES LOCATED ABOUT 2400 FT FROM RWY END.PILOT MADE LEFT TURN AND IMPACTED UNMARKED WIRES ABOUT 600 FT LEFT OF EXTENDED CENTERLINE.IT WAS WITHIN THE A/C PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES TO CLEAR THE WIRE OBSTRUCTIONS OF THE RWY END,HOWEVER,THE LOSS OF LIFT IN THE PREMATURE LEFT TURN RESULTED IN A DEGREDATION OF A/C PERFORMANCE. THE PILOT WAS NOTABLE TO CLEAR THE ADDITIONAL WIRES DURING THE TURN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:37 EST
Nearest AirportMARLBORO (1nm ENE)
Runway9
Runway Length2170 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American AA-1C
Tail NumberN9950U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 13 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC