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September 2, 1984 · Piper PA-28 · N4362V
Chistochina, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Chistochina, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-28
Tail Number
N4362V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84LA160
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A CAR DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE PLT SAID THAT THE ACFT WOULD NOT ATTAIN FLYING SPEED SO HALFWAY DOWN THE RWY SHE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. SHE ALSO SAID THAT SHE AND HER PASSENGERS REMOVED FROST OFF THE ACFT FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES BEFORE THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF. THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR NEVER MOVED OFF OF ZERO AND SHE DID NOT ATTEMPT TOGET THE ACFT OFF THE GROUND.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A CAR DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE PLT SAID THAT THE ACFT WOULD NOT ATTAIN FLYING SPEED SO HALFWAY DOWN THE RWY SHE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. SHE ALSO SAID THAT SHE AND HER PASSENGERS REMOVED FROST OFF THE ACFT FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES BEFORE THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF. THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR NEVER MOVED OFF OF ZERO AND SHE DID NOT ATTEMPT TOGET THE ACFT OFF THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportChistochina (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28
Tail NumberN4362V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 21 C
Altimeter0