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February 12, 1982 · Howard Aircraft 500 · N1515V
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Howard Aircraft 500
Tail Number
N1515V
Operator
Stan Booker
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA82DA046
THE PILOT STATED THAT PARTIAL POWER FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE COMBINED WITH TORQUE AND A CROSSWIND CAUSED A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS INTO THE TAKEOFF ROLL.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT PARTIAL POWER FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE COMBINED WITH TORQUE AND A CROSSWIND CAUSED A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS INTO THE TAKEOFF ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 EST
Nearest AirportFt. Lauderdale Intl (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length8054 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHoward Aircraft 500
Tail NumberN1515V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStan Booker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-1820-56A · Reciprocating · 900
Seats17
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg