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November 26, 1984 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4343F
Nicholasville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Nicholasville, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4343F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA044
THE ACFT CRASHED INTO A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER FUEL EXHAUSTION WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLT. THE PLT INDICATED THAT THE FLT WAS 4 HOURS 10 MINUTES LONG. THE ACFT FUEL CAPACITY IS LISTED AS 38 GALS USABLE. THE ACFT IS CERTIFIED FOR FOUR SEATS AND HAD FIVE PERSONS ABOARD.
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THE ACFT CRASHED INTO A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER FUEL EXHAUSTION WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLT. THE PLT INDICATED THAT THE FLT WAS 4 HOURS 10 MINUTES LONG. THE ACFT FUEL CAPACITY IS LISTED AS 38 GALS USABLE. THE ACFT IS CERTIFIED FOR FOUR SEATS AND HAD FIVE PERSONS ABOARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4343F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 41 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind120° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC