On December 30, 1982, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N9305J) operated by Taylor, Dennis Y. was involved in an aviation accident near Daufuskie Islan, SC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Law enforcement located cocaine in the wreckage of an aircraft departed from Tampa, FL. The pilot held an invalid medical certificate.
What happened
The pilot departed from Tampa, Florida, on a flight for which he held a charter agreement. His wife reported that he had left the airport but could not recall if he had specified a destination at the time of departure.
The investigation
Law enforcement and Drug Enforcement Administration personnel conducted an investigation into the incident. During this process, they located cocaine within the aircraft wreckage.
Findings
The pilot was found to be holding an invalid medical certificate at the time of the operation.
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