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August 21, 1983 · Beech V35A · N980RP

Milton, NY

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Milton, NY
Aircraft
Beech V35A
Tail Number
N980RP
Operator
Thomas J Papa
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83FFA03

THE FLT ORIGINATED AT ALBANY, NY & CONTINUED TO SARATOGA, NY. PROVINCETOWN, MA, HYANNIS, MA, THEN RETURNED TO SARATOGA. THE TOTAL FLT TIME WAS APRX 3 HRS & WAS CONDUCTED USING FUEL SOLELY FROM THE LEFT FUEL TANK. THE APCH TO SARATOGA WAS FROM THE SOUTHEAST. DURING AN ENTRY TO A RIGHT BASE LEG, THE PLT MADE A SHALLOW LEFT TURN, THEN FOLLOWED THIS BY A SHARPER RIGHT TURN ONTO FINAL APCH. AT THIS POINT, THE ACFT WAS SOMEWHAT LOW, SO THE PLT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE, BUT THE ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENG, BUT WAS UNABLE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES & A HOUSE DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING. BOTH OCCUPANTS RECEIVED HEAD INJURIERS. THE ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SHOULDER HARNESSES. AN EXAM REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A PREIMPACT, MECHANICAL PROBLEM. THE ACFT WAS PLACARDED: 'TURNING TYPE TAKEOFFS, & TAKEOFF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING FAST TAXI TURN PROHIBITED. AVOID PROLONGED SLIPS (20 SECONDS OR MORE) WITH FUEL TANKS LESS THAN HALF FULL.'

Full Narrative

THE FLT ORIGINATED AT ALBANY, NY & CONTINUED TO SARATOGA, NY. PROVINCETOWN, MA, HYANNIS, MA, THEN RETURNED TO SARATOGA. THE TOTAL FLT TIME WAS APRX 3 HRS & WAS CONDUCTED USING FUEL SOLELY FROM THE LEFT FUEL TANK. THE APCH TO SARATOGA WAS FROM THE SOUTHEAST. DURING AN ENTRY TO A RIGHT BASE LEG, THE PLT MADE A SHALLOW LEFT TURN, THEN FOLLOWED THIS BY A SHARPER RIGHT TURN ONTO FINAL APCH. AT THIS POINT, THE ACFT WAS SOMEWHAT LOW, SO THE PLT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE, BUT THE ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENG, BUT WAS UNABLE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES & A HOUSE DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING. BOTH OCCUPANTS RECEIVED HEAD INJURIERS. THE ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SHOULDER HARNESSES. AN EXAM REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A PREIMPACT, MECHANICAL PROBLEM. THE ACFT WAS PLACARDED: 'TURNING TYPE TAKEOFFS, & TAKEOFF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING FAST TAXI TURN PROHIBITED. AVOID PROLONGED SLIPS (20 SECONDS OR MORE) WITH FUEL TANKS LESS THAN HALF FULL.'

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:48 EDT
Nearest AirportSaratoga Company (1nm NNW)
Runway32
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35A
Tail NumberN980RP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas J Papa
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA-2 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility45 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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