# NTSB MIA83FKA03: Piper PA-23-250, N6013Y, Cabo Rojo, PR, May 17, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: May 17, 1983, 08:00 local (12:00 UTC)
- Place: Cabo Rojo, PR
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30813
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA83FKA03
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30813/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FKA03

## Analysis

POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL STATED THAT WHILE LANDING AT NIGHT ON AN OFF AIRPORT FIELD, THE AIRCRAFT GROUNDED LOOPED ABOUT 250 FT AFTER TOUCHDOWN, SUSTAINING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.THIS WAS DRUG RELATED ACTIVITY.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - ground loop/swerve - performed, pilot in command (cause)
- Complete gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,nose gear assembly - overload (cause)
  - landing gear,main gear strut - overload (cause)

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6013Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6013Y-2013-04-25), registration cancelled 2013-04-25, S/N 27-3195, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (registry code 7102308) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming TI0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (registry code 41533, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 27-3195
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540-C4B5 250 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Frederick J. Mcnulty
- Registered owner: Edward J. Kennedy
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Flight plan: Unknown

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: unknown, unknown

## Weather

- Conditions: Not reported
- Temperature: -0 °F

## 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 19830517020519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830517020519A), May 17, 1983: Piper PA23250, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. Ground looped on off airport landing. Tore off landing gear. Damaged wing. Illegal marijuana flight.

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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