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September 18, 1982 · Piper PA-24 · N6253P
Erie, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Erie, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-24
Tail Number
N6253P
Operator
Robert Miller/Morris Shnur
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC82DA226
THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED WHEN THE PLANE WAS ABOUT 40 TO 50 FT AGL AND 1/4 MILE FROM THE RUNWAY. THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH APPROACH LIGHTS. AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT SWITCHED TO ANOTHER FUEL TANK, STARTED THE ENGINE, AND TAXIED TO THE PARKING AREA.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED WHEN THE PLANE WAS ABOUT 40 TO 50 FT AGL AND 1/4 MILE FROM THE RUNWAY. THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH APPROACH LIGHTS. AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT SWITCHED TO ANOTHER FUEL TANK, STARTED THE ENGINE, AND TAXIED TO THE PARKING AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:05 EDT
Nearest AirportErie International (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24
Tail NumberN6253P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Miller/Morris Shnur
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg