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May 23, 1983 · Piper PA-22 · N8983C
Pompano Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Pompano Beach, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N8983C
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA83FA145
THE SURVIVING PAX STATED THAT ABOUT 1 MI FROM THE RWY THEIR ALT WAS 1,000 FT & 'LOTS OF SPEED.' THE PLT WAS CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 13. THE PLT THEN REPORTED 'WE GO AROUND AGAIN...' HE WAS ADVISED BY THE TOWER TO MAKE LEFT TRAFFIC. HE WAS THEN OBSERVED SPIRALING TO THE GROUND.
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THE SURVIVING PAX STATED THAT ABOUT 1 MI FROM THE RWY THEIR ALT WAS 1,000 FT & 'LOTS OF SPEED.' THE PLT WAS CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 13. THE PLT THEN REPORTED 'WE GO AROUND AGAIN...' HE WAS ADVISED BY THE TOWER TO MAKE LEFT TRAFFIC. HE WAS THEN OBSERVED SPIRALING TO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:55 EDT
Nearest AirportFt. Lauderdale (1nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN8983C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:57
Weather SourceWFAC