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July 24, 1984 · Piper J3C-65 · N2166Y
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N2166Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA84LA209
THE PLT STATED THAT AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL THE ENG LOST POWER BUT CONTINUED TO RUN AT A LOWER POWER UNTIL GROUND IMPACT. NO ENG MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND. A POST ACCIDENT EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED NO REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER.
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THE PLT STATED THAT AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL THE ENG LOST POWER BUT CONTINUED TO RUN AT A LOWER POWER UNTIL GROUND IMPACT. NO ENG MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND. A POST ACCIDENT EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED NO REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBurrs Field (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN2166Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:48
Weather SourceWFAC