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August 31, 1984 · Piper PA-38 · N23665
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-38
Tail Number
N23665
Operator
International Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA84LA243
WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED ACFT. THE PLT STATED A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE ACFT TO VEER. THE ACFT OPERATOR REPORTED THE PLT WAS HELPING THE PAX WITH A SEATBELT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
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WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED ACFT. THE PLT STATED A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE ACFT TO VEER. THE ACFT OPERATOR REPORTED THE PLT WAS HELPING THE PAX WITH A SEATBELT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38
Tail NumberN23665
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInternational Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC