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January 17, 1982 · Piper PA-31 · N9181Y
Port Mansfield, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Port Mansfield, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-31
Tail Number
N9181Y
Operator
J J Dupont
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW82FRG21
THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED AND BURNED ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 12. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT "THE PLANE JUST FELL" WHILE THE PILOT WAS MAKING A SHARP TURN. AN ESTIMATED 1500 LBS OF MARIJUANA WAS ON BOARD.
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THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED AND BURNED ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 12. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT "THE PLANE JUST FELL" WHILE THE PILOT WAS MAKING A SHARP TURN. AN ESTIMATED 1500 LBS OF MARIJUANA WAS ON BOARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportPort Mansfield (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length3222 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31
Tail NumberN9181Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJ J Dupont
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540A2C · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0