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September 25, 1984 · Piper PA-28-181 · N8325V
Jackson, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N8325V
Operator
Capt Frank D Felix
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84FLT15
DURING A GO-AROUND, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND ON THE RWY. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE END OF THE RWY, WENT THROUGH A DITCH, STRUCK A FENCE AND CAME TO REST ON AN ADJACENT ROAD. EXAMINATION DISCLOSED NO FUEL IN THE LEFT TANK. THE RIGHT TANK WAS PUNCTURED IN THE CRASH SEQUENCE AND CONTAINED NO FUEL. THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLOWN APRX FOUR HOURS WITHOUT BEING REFUELED.
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DURING A GO-AROUND, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND ON THE RWY. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE END OF THE RWY, WENT THROUGH A DITCH, STRUCK A FENCE AND CAME TO REST ON AN ADJACENT ROAD. EXAMINATION DISCLOSED NO FUEL IN THE LEFT TANK. THE RIGHT TANK WAS PUNCTURED IN THE CRASH SEQUENCE AND CONTAINED NO FUEL. THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLOWN APRX FOUR HOURS WITHOUT BEING REFUELED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMckeller Ffield (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN8325V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCapt Frank D Felix
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 178
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:10
Weather SourceWFAC