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November 26, 1984 · Piper PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-20 · N8336V
Blaine, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Blaine, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-20
Tail Number
N8336V
Operator
University of Minnesota
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85LA057
INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT ON RWY 35 WITH WINDS FROM 130 DEGREES AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 23 KTS. THE ACFT DEPARTED THE END OF THE 4900 FT RWY WHERE THE LEFT FUEL TANK WAS RUPTURED AND A FIRE ERUPTED.
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INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT ON RWY 35 WITH WINDS FROM 130 DEGREES AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 23 KTS. THE ACFT DEPARTED THE END OF THE 4900 FT RWY WHERE THE LEFT FUEL TANK WAS RUPTURED AND A FIRE ERUPTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:15 CST
Nearest AirportAnoka County (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length4900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-20
Tail NumberN8336V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorUniversity of Minnesota
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind130° @ 14 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time04:48
Weather SourceWFAC