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July 28, 1984 · Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30 · N36219
Sandwich, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
8 injuries (1 fatality, 4 serious injuries, 3 minor injuries)
Location
Sandwich, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N36219
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI84FA315
PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF WITH 7 PASSENGERS IN A SIX PLACE ACFT. THE ACFT WAS 187 LBS OVER GROSS WT AND 1.54 INCHES OUT OF AFT C.G. THE PILOT TOOKOFF DOWNWIND AND COLLIDED WITH TREES AT THE END OF THE RWY. THERE WAS A POST CRASH FIRE.
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PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF WITH 7 PASSENGERS IN A SIX PLACE ACFT. THE ACFT WAS 187 LBS OVER GROSS WT AND 1.54 INCHES OUT OF AFT C.G. THE PILOT TOOKOFF DOWNWIND AND COLLIDED WITH TREES AT THE END OF THE RWY. THERE WAS A POST CRASH FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:36 CDT
Nearest AirportWoodlake Laning (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length2988 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN36219
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary8 injuries (1 fatality, 4 serious injuries, 3 minor injuries)
Fatal1
Serious4
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total8
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC