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May 27, 1984 · Piper PA-24 · N6362P
Huntsville, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Huntsville, AL
Aircraft
Piper PA-24
Tail Number
N6362P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA189
AFTER LIFT-OFF & GEAR RETRACTION, THE ACFT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RWY, HIT A BARRIER CABLE, SLID BACKWARD APRX 300 FT & CROSSED A ROAD BEFORE COMING TO REST. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT DOOR HAD COME LOOSE. HOWEVER, AN FAA INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE ACFT & FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CARBURETOR HEAT SYSTEM. ALSO, A MECHANIC REPORTED THATTHE CARBURETOR HEAT DOOR WAS IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE NEAR ITS MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT.
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AFTER LIFT-OFF & GEAR RETRACTION, THE ACFT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RWY, HIT A BARRIER CABLE, SLID BACKWARD APRX 300 FT & CROSSED A ROAD BEFORE COMING TO REST. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT DOOR HAD COME LOOSE. HOWEVER, AN FAA INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE ACFT & FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CARBURETOR HEAT SYSTEM. ALSO, A MECHANIC REPORTED THATTHE CARBURETOR HEAT DOOR WAS IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE NEAR ITS MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHuntsville Airport North (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3765 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24
Tail NumberN6362P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC