# NTSB MIA86LA137: Rockwell 100, N3789X, Ft.Lauderdale, FL, April 27, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 27, 1986, 07:20 local (11:20 UTC)
- Place: Ft.Lauderdale, FL
- Coordinates: 26.18938, -80.169609 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.1894&lon=-80.1696&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31615
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA86LA137
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31615/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA137

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - stolen aircraft/unauthorized use
  - aircraft handling - not maintained, unqualified person (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, unqualified person (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE ACFT WAS STOLEN BY A 17 YEAR OLD NON-PILOT RATED MALE. WHILE TAXIING ON A TAXIWAY THE ACFT WAS REPORTED TO BE FISH TAILING BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE TAXIWAY AND BECAME AIRBORNE. WHEN THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IT BOUNCED APRX 10 FT INTO THE AIR AND PERFORMED A WING OVER. THE ACFT THEN CRASHED NOSE FIRST INTO THE TAXIWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3789X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3789X-1989-03-15), registration cancelled 1989-03-15, S/N 285 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Rockwell 100
- Registry model: [Aero Commander 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100) (registry code 0140202) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 285
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2B 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Donald H. Windeler
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 1, 1985
- Airport: FXE, Ft. Lauderdale Executive

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 17; seat: left

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: FXE

## 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 19860427013959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860427013959A), Apr 27, 1986: Slinds 100ACMDR, Ft Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft stolen by unlicensed teenager. Went off taxiway side, bounced and hit nose first. Arrested by the police.

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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