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August 16, 1984 · Piper PA-38-112 · N6267A
Marlboro, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Marlboro, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N6267A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84LA289
THE PLT DIVERTED TO THE MARLBORO ARPT DUE TO THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY IN THE VICINITY OF HIS DESTINATION. DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE & THE PLT WAS INJURED BY A LOOSE OBJECT IN THE COCKPIT. AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME, THERE WAS A LIGHTNING FLASH WHICH MOMENTARILY AFFECTED HIS VISION. THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 27 WITH A 7 KNOT TAIL WIND. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WENT OFF THE END OF THE RWY, THROUGH BUSHES AND HIT A DITCH.
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THE PLT DIVERTED TO THE MARLBORO ARPT DUE TO THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY IN THE VICINITY OF HIS DESTINATION. DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE & THE PLT WAS INJURED BY A LOOSE OBJECT IN THE COCKPIT. AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME, THERE WAS A LIGHTNING FLASH WHICH MOMENTARILY AFFECTED HIS VISION. THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 27 WITH A 7 KNOT TAIL WIND. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WENT OFF THE END OF THE RWY, THROUGH BUSHES AND HIT A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMARLBORO (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2170 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN6267A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourceWIT