# NTSB NYC87FA225: Piper PA-60-601P, N814SG, Atlantic City, NJ, August 10, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: August 10, 1987, 08:54 local (12:54 UTC)
- Place: Atlantic City, NJ
- Location: 39.3773° N, 74.4511° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Atlantic City, NJ, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.3773&lon=-74.4511&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report April 24, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30508
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC87FA225
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30508/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA225

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, takeoff - roll/run
  - 1 engine
  - ignition system,ignition coil - cracked (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - emergency procedure - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - aborted takeoff - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - operation with known deficiencies in equipment - continued, pilot in command (cause)
  - airspeed(vmc) - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - water (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL WITNESSES OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT SWERVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITH THE ENGINE(S) 'MISSING' OR INTERMITTENT. THE AIRCRAFT LIFTED OFF AND CLIMBED TO APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AGL AND CONTINUED ACROSS A WATERWAY IN A LEFTTURN WITH THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED. THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP AND ROLLED LEFT WING DOWN INTO THE WATER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINES REVEALED A CRACKED COIL IN THE LEFT MAGNETO OF THE RIGHT ENGINE. NO OTHER MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION/FAILURE COULD BE DETERMINED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N814SG](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N814SG-2013-05-13), registration cancelled 2013-05-13, S/N 61P-0157-001, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-60-601P
- Registry model: [Smith AEROSTAR 601P](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-aerostar-601p) (registry code 8360608) (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: 61P0157001
- Airframe hours: 2919
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540-S1A5 290 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Samuel Kasdin
- Registered owner: Beatrice Kasdin
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 29, 1986, 127 hours before
- Departed: AIY
- Airport: AIY, Bader Field, runway 11, 2,950 × 100 ft

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 48; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 2,500 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 6 knots
- Lowest ceiling: none

## 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 19870810043869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870810043869A), Aug 10, 1987: Piper PA60601P, Atlantic City, NJ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Lost left engine on climbout. Failed to feather or raise the gear. Settled wing low into water.

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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