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September 16, 1984 · Piper PA-28-140 · N8257N
South Fork, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
South Fork, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N8257N
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84FGM07
UPON DEPARTURE THE PLT ESTIMATED 25 GAL OF FUEL. THE TOTAL POWER LOSS OCCURRED 1 HR AND 55 MIN LATER. AFTER THE FORCED LDG ON UNIMPROVED TERRAIN NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL REMAINED IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY FULL SPILL FROM THE RUPTURED LEFT TANK. THREE OUNCES OF FUEL WERE DRAINED FROM THE RIGHT TANK.
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UPON DEPARTURE THE PLT ESTIMATED 25 GAL OF FUEL. THE TOTAL POWER LOSS OCCURRED 1 HR AND 55 MIN LATER. AFTER THE FORCED LDG ON UNIMPROVED TERRAIN NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL REMAINED IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY FULL SPILL FROM THE RUPTURED LEFT TANK. THREE OUNCES OF FUEL WERE DRAINED FROM THE RIGHT TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN8257N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:10
Weather SourceWFAC