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February 7, 1982 · Piper PA-28-140 · N16524
Kalaupapa, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 serious injuries)
Location
Kalaupapa, HI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N16524
Operator
Caroline Kang/Ca Mccluney
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX82FJA04
WITNESSES STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY DOWN RUNWAY 5 WITH THE WINDS OUT OF THE WEST. THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN NEARING THE END OF THE RUNWAY SHE PUT ON FULL THROTTLE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST 180 FEET BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 5 IN THREE FOOT HIGH LAVA BOULDERS.
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WITNESSES STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY DOWN RUNWAY 5 WITH THE WINDS OUT OF THE WEST. THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN NEARING THE END OF THE RUNWAY SHE PUT ON FULL THROTTLE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST 180 FEET BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 5 IN THREE FOOT HIGH LAVA BOULDERS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 HST
Nearest AirportKalaupapa (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length2760 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN16524
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCaroline Kang/Ca Mccluney
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320E3D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious4
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:09