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July 28, 1983 · Piper PA-38 · N25273
Port Manatee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Port Manatee, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-38
Tail Number
N25273
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA192
AFTER OVERFLYING THE STRIP TO CHECK THE CONDITION, THE PLT RE-ENTERED THE PATTERN FOR A TOUCH & GO. AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE APPLIED FULL POWER & MADE A LOW PASS DOWN THE STRIP. HE BEGAN TO PULL UP ABOUT MIDWAY DOWN THE STRIP & NOTICED A LOSS OFPOWER. THE ACFT SETTLED BACK DOWN ON THE STRIP. NOT HAVING TIME TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE THE END OF THE STRIP, HE APPLIEDONE NOTCH OF FLAPS TO INCREASE LIFT. HE FINALLY MADE A LANDING IN A FIELD LEADING TO A LAKE. THE ACFT BOUNCED & ENDED UPIN THE LAKE.
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AFTER OVERFLYING THE STRIP TO CHECK THE CONDITION, THE PLT RE-ENTERED THE PATTERN FOR A TOUCH & GO. AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE APPLIED FULL POWER & MADE A LOW PASS DOWN THE STRIP. HE BEGAN TO PULL UP ABOUT MIDWAY DOWN THE STRIP & NOTICED A LOSS OFPOWER. THE ACFT SETTLED BACK DOWN ON THE STRIP. NOT HAVING TIME TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE THE END OF THE STRIP, HE APPLIEDONE NOTCH OF FLAPS TO INCREASE LIFT. HE FINALLY MADE A LANDING IN A FIELD LEADING TO A LAKE. THE ACFT BOUNCED & ENDED UPIN THE LAKE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMANTEE (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length3000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38
Tail NumberN25273
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 12 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:47
Weather SourceWFAC