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August 28, 1982 · Piper PA-28-161 · N8316A
Auburn, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Auburn, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N8316A
Operator
Auburn Flight Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA82DA150
N8316A A PIPER PA-28 WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN THE BRAKE LINE ON N1338J A ROCKWELL 112A FAILED. N1338J TAXIED INTO N8316A, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE EMPENNAGE OF N8316A.
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N8316A A PIPER PA-28 WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN THE BRAKE LINE ON N1338J A ROCKWELL 112A FAILED. N1338J TAXIED INTO N8316A, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE EMPENNAGE OF N8316A.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:27 PDT
Nearest AirportAuburn Municipal (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN8316A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAuburn Flight Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-D3G · Reciprocating · 160 | Lycoming · IO-360-C1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class
Crew 2Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg