Piper PA-25-235 N6674Z

Summary

On 6 October 1995 at about 22:45 local time, a Piper PA-25-235 registered N6674Z, operated by Kiwi Sky Signs, Inc, was involved in an accident near Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

6 October 1995 at 22:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States

Nearest airport

Kiwi Banner Field (NONE)

Coordinates

Not recorded

Aircraft

Piper PA-25-235

Registration

N6674Z

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Kiwi Sky Signs, Inc

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Unknown

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Dusk

NTSB number

ATL96LA003

Nobody was injured.

Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The pilot stated that moments after lift-off, the engine began running roughly. At an altitude of about 20 feet, the engine lost power. The pilot stated that the airplane was headed in the direction of a row of trees, so he negotiated a 90 degree left turn to avoid the obstructions. Airspeed dissipated, and the airplane settled to the ground. The landing gear was broken off during ground impact. During an investigation, the propeller was replaced, and an operational check of the engine was performed. The engine operated in accordance with the manufacturer's operating specifications.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.