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NTSB accident investigation · Piper PA-11 · Parkland, FL · November 17, 1984

Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal report

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Date
November 17, 1984, 17:45 local (22:45 UTC)
Place
Parkland, FL
Injuries
2 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Phase of flight
Approach
Aircraft
N5560HPiper PA-11
Weather
Visual (VMC) · Day
Status
Completed
Report
Approved by Office Director
FAA report
19841117062429A
Case key
31319

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Sequence of events

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In flight collision with terrain/waterApproach - vfr pattern - base leg/base to final
Planned approach - improperPilot in commandFactor
Compensation for wind conditions - inadequatePilot in commandCause
Altitude - not maintainedPilot in commandCause

Analysis

The plt stated that as he approached the airstrip he flew his pattern low. As he turned base the wind caught the left wing shoving the acft down. He jammed the throttle forward but the acft crashed.

Aircraft

Registration
N5560H
Reported as
Piper PA-11
Category
Airplane
Serial number
11-1073
Airframe hours
700
Engine
Continental C-90, 95 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Destroyed
Fire
On-Ground
Flight
Personal · Part 91
Registered owner
D.S. Beatty Farms
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Normal
Last inspection
Annual · April 1, 1984
Departed
Parkland, FL
N5560HRegistered now · Piper PA-11S/N 11-1073 · Built 1949Airframe modelPiper PA-11Engine modelContinental C90 seriesReciprocating

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Flight crew

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Role
Pilot
Age
37
Certificate
Private
Airplane ratings
Single-engine land
Medical
Class 3, Expired
Seat
Front
Flight hours
384 total · 200 in this make and model

Weather

Conditions
Visual (VMC) · Day
Wind
70° at 10 knots
Visibility
10 statute miles
Lowest ceiling
None
Temperature
79 °F, dew point 63 °F
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Observed at
FXE, 10 nm away

FAA reports on this event · 1

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Accident 19841117062429APiper PA11 · Parkland, FLStated that wind caught the left wing, shoving aircraft down on base leg. Hit in pasture, burned. Had light winds.Nov 17, 1984 · N5560H · Destroyed