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October 7, 1982 · Piper PA-44-180 · N259ER
Bunnell, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Bunnell, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-44-180
Tail Number
N259ER
Operator
Embry-Riddle Aeronalitiene Uni
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA007
DURING A SIMULATED DUAL ENGINE FAILURE THE STUDENT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR STRUCK THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO DAMAGE THE INNERSTRUT. THE INSTRUCTOR THEN TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, LANDED, AND THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR FAILED.
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DURING A SIMULATED DUAL ENGINE FAILURE THE STUDENT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR STRUCK THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO DAMAGE THE INNERSTRUT. THE INSTRUCTOR THEN TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, LANDED, AND THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR FAILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFlagler County (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-44-180
Tail NumberN259ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmbry-Riddle Aeronalitiene Uni
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-E1A6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0