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May 29, 1984 · Piper PA-30 · N7217Y
Charlotte, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-30
Tail Number
N7217Y
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL84FA187
PLT DEPARTED RWY 18L AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER REPORTED TO THE TOWER THAT HE HAD A STUCK TRIM. THE PLT WAS CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 18R. WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACFT DESCEND RAPIDLY ON DOWNWIND TO APPROX 300 TO 500 FT AGL AND MAKE A STEEP (90 TO 120 DEGREE) RIGHT BANK TURN. THE NOSE OF THE ACFT CAME UP TO THE HORIZON AFTER THE TURN, JUST PRIOR TO GND IMPACT. THE PURPOSE OF THE FLT WAS TO REPOSITION THE ACFT FOR BANK COURIER FLIGHTS. EXAM OF THE TRIM SYSTEM REVEALED DISCONNECTED AND DETERIORATED WIRING AND OTHER ELECTRIC MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THE MANUAL TRIM HANDLE WAS FOUND SEPARATED FROM ITS PROPER MOUNT POSITION.
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PLT DEPARTED RWY 18L AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER REPORTED TO THE TOWER THAT HE HAD A STUCK TRIM. THE PLT WAS CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 18R. WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACFT DESCEND RAPIDLY ON DOWNWIND TO APPROX 300 TO 500 FT AGL AND MAKE A STEEP (90 TO 120 DEGREE) RIGHT BANK TURN. THE NOSE OF THE ACFT CAME UP TO THE HORIZON AFTER THE TURN, JUST PRIOR TO GND IMPACT. THE PURPOSE OF THE FLT WAS TO REPOSITION THE ACFT FOR BANK COURIER FLIGHTS. EXAM OF THE TRIM SYSTEM REVEALED DISCONNECTED AND DETERIORATED WIRING AND OTHER ELECTRIC MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THE MANUAL TRIM HANDLE WAS FOUND SEPARATED FROM ITS PROPER MOUNT POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:42 EDT
Nearest AirportDouglas Int'L (0nm N)
Runway18R
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-30
Tail NumberN7217Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-B1A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC