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December 9, 1984 · Piper PA28-151 · N43080
Daytona Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 9, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA28-151
Tail Number
N43080
Operator
Eugene Clifford Johnson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA054
PLT STATED THAT HE WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE ARPT AND REQUESTED ASSISTANCE TO TAXI TO THE RAMP. THE PILOT WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE FIRST LEFT TURN TO RAMP, HE TURNED ONTO AN ACCESS ROAD TO THE FIRE STATION AND COLLIDED WITH A SIGN THAT STATED 'NO TAXIWAY.'
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PLT STATED THAT HE WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE ARPT AND REQUESTED ASSISTANCE TO TAXI TO THE RAMP. THE PILOT WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE FIRST LEFT TURN TO RAMP, HE TURNED ONTO AN ACCESS ROAD TO THE FIRE STATION AND COLLIDED WITH A SIGN THAT STATED 'NO TAXIWAY.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 EST
Nearest AirportDaytona Beach (0nm N)
Runway24L
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-151
Tail NumberN43080
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEugene Clifford Johnson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:49
Weather SourceWFAC