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September 29, 1984 · Piper PA-60 · N90667
San Diego, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
San Diego, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-60
Tail Number
N90667
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA500
THE TAKEOFF RWY HAD ARRESTING GEAR INSTALLED 1,900 FT FROM THE THRESHOLD. IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID ROLLING OVER THE ARRESTING GEAR CABLE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE PLT ELECTED TO UTILIZE THE OVERRUN AREA FOR THE INITIATION OF THE ROLL. AS THE ACFT TAXIED FROM THE TAXIWAY INTO THE OVERRUN THE RIGHT MAIN LDG GEAR ROLLED INTO AN OPEN UTILITY HOLE.
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THE TAKEOFF RWY HAD ARRESTING GEAR INSTALLED 1,900 FT FROM THE THRESHOLD. IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID ROLLING OVER THE ARRESTING GEAR CABLE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE PLT ELECTED TO UTILIZE THE OVERRUN AREA FOR THE INITIATION OF THE ROLL. AS THE ACFT TAXIED FROM THE TAXIWAY INTO THE OVERRUN THE RIGHT MAIN LDG GEAR ROLLED INTO AN OPEN UTILITY HOLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 PDT
Nearest AirportNas North Island (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length8000 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-60
Tail NumberN90667
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-540-J1K5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC