# NTSB MIA82DA140: Piper PA-38-112, N2434K, Deerfield Field, FL, June 23, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: June 23, 1982, 17:15 local (21:15 UTC)
- Place: Deerfield Field, FL
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 23, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70430
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82DA140
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70430/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA140

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, cruise - normal
  - fuel system - failure,partial (cause)
  - maintenance,annual inspection - inadequate, other maintenance personnel (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A BEACH AND COLLIDED WITH ROCKS AND NOSED OVER. THE FUEL BOWL WAS FOUND LOOSE WHICH LOWERED THE FUEL PRESSURE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2434K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2434K-2012-08-14), registration cancelled 2012-08-14, S/N 38-79A0632, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-38-112
- Registry model: [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112) (registry code 7103812) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 38-79A0632
- Airframe hours: 105
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 112 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Anthony N. Picciano
- Registered owner: Anthony N. Picciano
- Departed: TAMIAMI, FL
- Destination: LANTANA, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 139 total, 25 in this make and model, 103 as pilot in command, 30 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Wind: 340° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 2 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 1,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 172 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: PMP, 5 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820623024569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820623024569A), Jun 23, 1982: Piper PA38112, Deerfield Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Engine lost power landed on a Beach,hit rocks,nosed over. Fuel filter bowl loose,bad spark plugs used for new annual

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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