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March 4, 2017 · Piper PA25 235 · N8569L
Villa Tapia, DO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Villa Tapia, DO
Aircraft
Piper PA25 235
Tail Number
N8569L
Operator
Superior Food Distributors
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA17WA124
On March 4, 2017, about 1330 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-235, N8969L, was destroyed following a collision with antenna wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information can be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana Tel.: (1) 809 689-4167 E-mail: ciaa.jac@gmail.com Fax: (1) 809 221-8616 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.
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On March 4, 2017, about 1330 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-235, N8969L, was destroyed following a collision with antenna wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information can be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana Tel.: (1) 809 689-4167 E-mail: ciaa.jac@gmail.com Fax: (1) 809 221-8616 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA25 235
Tail NumberN8569L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSuperior Food Distributors
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats+ 1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0