# NTSB NYC84LA199: Piper PA-32R, N5870V, Rehoboth Beach, DE, June 5, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 5, 1984, 11:40 local (15:40 UTC)
- Place: Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Location: 38.7174° N, 75.0806° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Rehoboth Beach, DE, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.7174&lon=-75.0806&mi=10
- 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): 35675
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC84LA199
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/35675/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA199

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - not identified, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of familiarity with geographic area, pilot in command (cause)
- Main gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,main gear - overload

## Analysis

BASED ON ERRONEOUS INFORMATION PIC ASSUMED ROAD CONSTRUCTION WAS WORK TO PAVE GRASS STRIP. HE LANDED ON A ROAD BEING CONSTRUCTED IN A HOUSING EXPANSION AREA. DURING LANDING ROLL THE LEFT MAIN GEAR BROKE OFF AFTER CONTACTING A DIRT MOUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5870V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5870V), registered now, S/N 32R-7780370, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-32R
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-300) (registry code 7103213) (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: 32R7780-370
- Airframe hours: 1937
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540-K1G5D 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Hagerstown Reg. Aero Club
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 28, 1983
- Departed: N68, CHAMBERSBURG, PA
- Destination: REH, REHOBOTH BEACH, PA
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: REH, Rehoboth Beach, runway 30, 2,790 × 150 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 67; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 2,088 total, 14 in this make and model, 1,883 as pilot in command, 18 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 90 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19840605054949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840605054949A), Jun 5, 1984: Piper PA32R300, Rehobeth Beach, DE, Substantial damage. Landed on a road under construction by mistake. Broke off left main gear on a dirt mound.

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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