Monterey Peninsula Airport
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Monterey Peninsula Airport is a regional airport
located three miles (5 km) southeast of the central business district
(CBD) of Monterey
, a city in Monterey County
, California
, USA
. It was created in 1936.
The airport is owned by the several municipalities that make up the Monterey Peninsula Airport District. It is a public entity, and its five-member board of directors is publicly elected.
Monterey-Salinas Transit is the public ground transit organization serving the airport.
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MRY has built a new baggage claim and a centralized screening area.
s located at the Monterey Peninsula Airport:
(tail number N5384W) collided with trees in Monterey, California
, killing the 34-year-old student pilot. The investigation into the fatal accident revealed that the pilot misjudged his altitude, flying too low and under the influence of alcohol. The crash also caused the Piper to catch fire.
On August 17, 1968, at about 12:36 pm, a Cessna 210
(tail number N9676T) stalled while landing at the Monterey Peninsula Airport. During the landing, the 48-year-old pilot suffered a heart attack, which caused his Cessna to stall. The Cessna was destroyed upon impact. The pilot had about 5,743 flight hours of experience.
On July 26, 1979, at about 9:43 pm, a Cessna 320A
(tail number N3005R) crashed into the ground during its final approach to the Monterey Peninsula Airport. The 62-year-old pilot used improper Instrument Flight Rules
operations, which caused his collision. The pilot had about 3,621 flight hours of experience.
On August 23, 1984, at about 8:51 pm, a Cessna 320C
(tail number N7AE) departed from the Monterey Peninsula Airport under Special Visual Flight Rules
with one 58-year-old pilot and four passengers. At about 8:55 pm, Air Traffic Control
advised N7AE to turn left to avoid rising terrain. The Cessna was unable to avoid the terrain, crashed, and caught fire. The pilot and all passengers were killed. The investigation revealed that the pilot made poor decisions and did not follow instructions from Air Traffic Control. The pilot had about 2,041 hours of flight experience.
On July 27, 1985, a Piper PA-28-235
(tail number N15548) took off from the Monterey Peninsula Airport to practice holding patterns over Monterey Bay
. About twelve minutes into the flight, the 60-year-old pilot radioed Air Traffic Control
, "Mayday, rough engine." The Piper disappeared from Air Traffic Control
's radar at about 1300 feet. Later the United States Coast Guard
discovered pieces of the Piper in the ocean. The investigation revealed that the pilot used improper procedures. The pilot had about 1,923 hours of flight experience.
On July 24, 1987, at about 10:11 am, a Piper PA-32R-301T
(tail number N82793) was cleared for an Instrument Landing System
approach when the 39-year-old pilot decided to conduct a go around procedure. About thirty seconds after initiating the procedure, the pilot radioed Air Traffic Control
, "Seven niner three, in trouble." Sixteen seconds later another transmission is broadcasted, "I have, I have an emergency back here." The Piper was seen making a 400-foot descent below assigned altitude and disappeared into Monterey Bay
. A boater who witnessed the collision reported seeing the Piper "dive out" of a cloud and colliding with the water. The investigation revealed that the pilot experienced spatial disorientation
and lacked instrument flying time. The pilot had about 528 hours of flight experience.
On September 8, 1987, at about 5:50 pm, a Beechcraft 95 (tail number N845B), being flown by a 31-year-old student pilot, was conducting multi-engine training at the Monterey Peninsula Airport. During the training, the pilot started practicing Instrument Landing System
approaches. During an approach for a landing, the Beechcraft crashed into the ground. The investigation revealed that there was inadequate supervision during the training exercise. Both the pilot and student pilot were killed.
On June 24, 1992, at about 10:30 am, a Cessna 421B
(tail number N628RJ), the 40-year-old pilot and two passengers took off from the Monterey Peninsula Airport. About three minutes after takeoff, the Cessna collided with a hill about three miles east of the airport. The investigation revealed that ground fog and overconfidence in the pilot caused the accident. All three were killed in the collision. The pilot had about 75 hours of flight experience.
On August 7, 1997, at about 8:00 pm, a Grumman American AA-5
(tail number N6086L) took off from the Monterey Peninsula Airport. The Grumman was later found 18 miles south of the airport. It had crashed into the mountains which caused the Grumman to catch fire. The 31-year-old pilot had about 4,000 hours of flight experience.
On October 12, 1997, at about 5:28 pm, a Rutan Long-EZ
(tail number N555JD) being flown by John Denver
crashed into Monterey Bay
near Pacific Grove, California
. After taking off from the Monterey Peninsula Airport, the Long-EZ started its climb then descended into bay. The investigation revealed that the collision was caused by the fuel valve selector being in an improper position. Inadequate flight planning also contributed to the collision. John Denver had about 2,750 hours of flight experience.
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
located three miles (5 km) southeast of the central business district
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
(CBD) of Monterey
Monterey, California
The City of Monterey in Monterey County is located on Monterey Bay along the Pacific coast in Central California. Monterey lies at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,810. Monterey is of historical importance because it was the capital of...
, a city in Monterey County
Monterey County, California
Monterey County is a county located on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California, its northwestern section forming the southern half of Monterey Bay. The northern half of the bay is in Santa Cruz County. As of 2010, the population was 415,057. The county seat and largest city is Salinas...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It was created in 1936.
The airport is owned by the several municipalities that make up the Monterey Peninsula Airport District. It is a public entity, and its five-member board of directors is publicly elected.
Monterey-Salinas Transit is the public ground transit organization serving the airport.
Facilities
Monterey Peninsula Airport covers 597 acres (242 ha) and has two runwayRunway
According to ICAO a runway is a "defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft." Runways may be a man-made surface or a natural surface .- Orientation and dimensions :Runways are named by a number between 01 and 36, which is generally one tenth...
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- Runway 10R/28L: 7,616 x 150 ft (2,321 x 46 m), Surface: AsphaltAsphaltAsphalt or , also known as bitumen, is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits, it is a substance classed as a pitch...
- Runway 10L/28R: 3,513 x 60 ft (1,071 x 18 m), Surface: Asphalt
MRY has built a new baggage claim and a centralized screening area.
Airlines and destinations
Fixed Base Operators
There are five fixed base operatorFixed base operator
A Fixed-base operator or commonly abbreviated FBO is a term developed in the United States after the passage of the Air Commerce Act of 1926...
s located at the Monterey Peninsula Airport:
- APR Aviation (formerly Del Monte Aviation)
- Million AirMillion AirMillion Air is an aviation company that operates fixed base operators across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. The Million Air Brand of FBOs has been providing general aviation service since 2006...
- Monterey Bay Aviation
- Monterey Jet Center
- Navy Flying Club
Accidents and incidents
On June 14, 1964, at about 7:35 pm, a Piper PA-28Piper Cherokee
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of light aircraft designed for flight training, air taxi, and personal use. It is built by Piper Aircraft....
(tail number N5384W) collided with trees in Monterey, California
Monterey, California
The City of Monterey in Monterey County is located on Monterey Bay along the Pacific coast in Central California. Monterey lies at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,810. Monterey is of historical importance because it was the capital of...
, killing the 34-year-old student pilot. The investigation into the fatal accident revealed that the pilot misjudged his altitude, flying too low and under the influence of alcohol. The crash also caused the Piper to catch fire.
On August 17, 1968, at about 12:36 pm, a Cessna 210
Cessna 210
The Cessna 210 Centurion is a six-seat, high-performance, retractable-gear single-engine general aviation aircraft which was first flown in January 1957 and produced by Cessna until 1985.-Design and development:...
(tail number N9676T) stalled while landing at the Monterey Peninsula Airport. During the landing, the 48-year-old pilot suffered a heart attack, which caused his Cessna to stall. The Cessna was destroyed upon impact. The pilot had about 5,743 flight hours of experience.
On July 26, 1979, at about 9:43 pm, a Cessna 320A
Cessna 310
The Cessna 310 is an American six-seat, low-wing, twin-engined monoplane that was produced by Cessna between 1954 and 1980. It was the first twin-engined aircraft that Cessna put into production after World War II.-Development:...
(tail number N3005R) crashed into the ground during its final approach to the Monterey Peninsula Airport. The 62-year-old pilot used improper Instrument Flight Rules
Instrument flight rules
Instrument flight rules are one of two sets of regulations governing all aspects of civil aviation aircraft operations; the other are visual flight rules ....
operations, which caused his collision. The pilot had about 3,621 flight hours of experience.
On August 23, 1984, at about 8:51 pm, a Cessna 320C
Cessna 310
The Cessna 310 is an American six-seat, low-wing, twin-engined monoplane that was produced by Cessna between 1954 and 1980. It was the first twin-engined aircraft that Cessna put into production after World War II.-Development:...
(tail number N7AE) departed from the Monterey Peninsula Airport under Special Visual Flight Rules
Special visual flight rules
Special visual flight rules are a set of aviation regulations under which a pilot may operate an aircraft. It's a special case of operating under visual flight rules .- Use in different regions :...
with one 58-year-old pilot and four passengers. At about 8:55 pm, Air Traffic Control
Air traffic control
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
advised N7AE to turn left to avoid rising terrain. The Cessna was unable to avoid the terrain, crashed, and caught fire. The pilot and all passengers were killed. The investigation revealed that the pilot made poor decisions and did not follow instructions from Air Traffic Control. The pilot had about 2,041 hours of flight experience.
On July 27, 1985, a Piper PA-28-235
Piper Cherokee
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of light aircraft designed for flight training, air taxi, and personal use. It is built by Piper Aircraft....
(tail number N15548) took off from the Monterey Peninsula Airport to practice holding patterns over Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean, along the central coast of California. The bay is south of San Francisco and San Jose, between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey....
. About twelve minutes into the flight, the 60-year-old pilot radioed Air Traffic Control
Air traffic control
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
, "Mayday, rough engine." The Piper disappeared from Air Traffic Control
Air traffic control
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
's radar at about 1300 feet. Later the United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency...
discovered pieces of the Piper in the ocean. The investigation revealed that the pilot used improper procedures. The pilot had about 1,923 hours of flight experience.
On July 24, 1987, at about 10:11 am, a Piper PA-32R-301T
Piper Cherokee
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of light aircraft designed for flight training, air taxi, and personal use. It is built by Piper Aircraft....
(tail number N82793) was cleared for an Instrument Landing System
Instrument Landing System
An instrument landing system is a ground-based instrument approach system that provides precision guidance to an aircraft approaching and landing on a runway, using a combination of radio signals and, in many cases, high-intensity lighting arrays to enable a safe landing during instrument...
approach when the 39-year-old pilot decided to conduct a go around procedure. About thirty seconds after initiating the procedure, the pilot radioed Air Traffic Control
Air traffic control
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
, "Seven niner three, in trouble." Sixteen seconds later another transmission is broadcasted, "I have, I have an emergency back here." The Piper was seen making a 400-foot descent below assigned altitude and disappeared into Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean, along the central coast of California. The bay is south of San Francisco and San Jose, between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey....
. A boater who witnessed the collision reported seeing the Piper "dive out" of a cloud and colliding with the water. The investigation revealed that the pilot experienced spatial disorientation
Spatial disorientation
Spatial disorientation is the inability to correctly interpret aircraft attitude, altitude or airspeed, in relation to the Earth or point of reference. Spatial disorientation is a condition in which an aircraft pilot's perception of direction does not agree with reality...
and lacked instrument flying time. The pilot had about 528 hours of flight experience.
On September 8, 1987, at about 5:50 pm, a Beechcraft 95 (tail number N845B), being flown by a 31-year-old student pilot, was conducting multi-engine training at the Monterey Peninsula Airport. During the training, the pilot started practicing Instrument Landing System
Instrument Landing System
An instrument landing system is a ground-based instrument approach system that provides precision guidance to an aircraft approaching and landing on a runway, using a combination of radio signals and, in many cases, high-intensity lighting arrays to enable a safe landing during instrument...
approaches. During an approach for a landing, the Beechcraft crashed into the ground. The investigation revealed that there was inadequate supervision during the training exercise. Both the pilot and student pilot were killed.
On June 24, 1992, at about 10:30 am, a Cessna 421B
Cessna 421
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(tail number N628RJ), the 40-year-old pilot and two passengers took off from the Monterey Peninsula Airport. About three minutes after takeoff, the Cessna collided with a hill about three miles east of the airport. The investigation revealed that ground fog and overconfidence in the pilot caused the accident. All three were killed in the collision. The pilot had about 75 hours of flight experience.
On August 7, 1997, at about 8:00 pm, a Grumman American AA-5
Grumman American AA-5
The US Grumman American AA-5 series is a family of all-metal, 4-seat, light aircraft used for touring and training. The line includes the original American Aviation AA-5 Traveler, the Grumman American AA-5 Traveler, AA-5A Cheetah, and AA-5B Tiger, the Gulfstream American AA-5A Cheetah, and AA-5B...
(tail number N6086L) took off from the Monterey Peninsula Airport. The Grumman was later found 18 miles south of the airport. It had crashed into the mountains which caused the Grumman to catch fire. The 31-year-old pilot had about 4,000 hours of flight experience.
On October 12, 1997, at about 5:28 pm, a Rutan Long-EZ
Rutan Long-EZ
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(tail number N555JD) being flown by John Denver
John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. , known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After growing up in numerous locations with his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success...
crashed into Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean, along the central coast of California. The bay is south of San Francisco and San Jose, between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey....
near Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove is a coastal city in Monterey County, California, USA, with a population of 15,041 as of the 2010 census, down from 15,522 as of the 2000 census...
. After taking off from the Monterey Peninsula Airport, the Long-EZ started its climb then descended into bay. The investigation revealed that the collision was caused by the fuel valve selector being in an improper position. Inadequate flight planning also contributed to the collision. John Denver had about 2,750 hours of flight experience.