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November 19, 1984 · Piper PA-32R-301T PA-32R-301 · N8462U
Sandusky, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Sandusky, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301T PA-32R-301
Tail Number
N8462U
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85FEI01
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES AT NIGHT DURING A SHORT FINAL APPROACH TO LAND AND CRASHED TO THE GROUND IN THE BACK YARD OF A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. THE PLT, WHO WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, SAID HE FLEW A NORMAL PATTERN INTO A 15-20 KT WIND WHEN TREE LIMBS APPEARED IN THE LANDING LIGHTS JUST BEFORE THE COLLISION & GRND IMPACT. THE WX WAS VMC WITH 5000 FT SCATTERED CLOUDS, VISIBILITY 15 MILES, WIND350 DEGREES AT 10 KTS. UNICOM REPORTED THE WIND AS OUT OF THE NORTH AT 15 TO 20 KTS. ALL ACFT COMPONENT PARTS WERE FOUND AT THE SCENE EXCEPT FOR SMALL WINGTIP FIBERGLASS PIECES. THE PLT & PASS'G ARE RECOVERING FROM THEIR INJURIES
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES AT NIGHT DURING A SHORT FINAL APPROACH TO LAND AND CRASHED TO THE GROUND IN THE BACK YARD OF A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. THE PLT, WHO WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, SAID HE FLEW A NORMAL PATTERN INTO A 15-20 KT WIND WHEN TREE LIMBS APPEARED IN THE LANDING LIGHTS JUST BEFORE THE COLLISION & GRND IMPACT. THE WX WAS VMC WITH 5000 FT SCATTERED CLOUDS, VISIBILITY 15 MILES, WIND350 DEGREES AT 10 KTS. UNICOM REPORTED THE WIND AS OUT OF THE NORTH AT 15 TO 20 KTS. ALL ACFT COMPONENT PARTS WERE FOUND AT THE SCENE EXCEPT FOR SMALL WINGTIP FIBERGLASS PIECES. THE PLT & PASS'G ARE RECOVERING FROM THEIR INJURIES
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 EST
Nearest AirportSANDUSKY (1nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32R-301T PA-32R-301
Tail NumberN8462U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540-51AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind350° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC