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September 20, 1982 · Piper PA-30F · N330CP
Dubois, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dubois, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-30F
Tail Number
N330CP
Operator
Kayok
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC82DA229
THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE RADIO MASTER CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. HE REPOSITIONED THE SWITCH BUT IT TRIPPED AGAIN. AS THE FLIGHT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT THE LANDING GEAR AND FLAP TRIM FAILED TO RESPOND. THE PILOT CONFIRMED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND WITH SMOKE AND FUMES IN THE COCKPIT ELECTED TO LAND GEAR-UP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A SHORT BETWEEN THE ALTERNATOR FILTER ASSEMBLY. ONE OF THE INTERNAL WIRES WAS FOUND SHORTING TO THE CASE.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE RADIO MASTER CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. HE REPOSITIONED THE SWITCH BUT IT TRIPPED AGAIN. AS THE FLIGHT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT THE LANDING GEAR AND FLAP TRIM FAILED TO RESPOND. THE PILOT CONFIRMED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND WITH SMOKE AND FUMES IN THE COCKPIT ELECTED TO LAND GEAR-UP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A SHORT BETWEEN THE ALTERNATOR FILTER ASSEMBLY. ONE OF THE INTERNAL WIRES WAS FOUND SHORTING TO THE CASE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 EDT
Nearest AirportDubois/Jefferson (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length5505 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-30F
Tail NumberN330CP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKayok
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-B1A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 12 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg