FLEETON, VA, USA
N7284P
PIPER PA-24
ON JULY 2, A MAIN LANDING GEAR, IDENTIFIED BY THE FAA AS PART OF N7284P, WAS FOUND FLOATING IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. THE BODY OF THE DESEASED PASSENGER WAS LOCATED ON JULY 9, 1983 IN THE BAY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO RECORD OF COMMUNICATIONBETWEEN THE ACFT AND ANY FAA FACILITY AFTER DEPARTURE. WX IN THE VICINITY OF WHERE THE LANDING GEAR WAS LOCATED WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR VFR FLIGHT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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