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June 24, 1997 · Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201 · N99BF

Lansing, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N99BF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI97LA183

The airplane was landing on runway 27. The prevailing wind was from the south. The pilot said that on short final, the nose dropped, and while he was trying to arrest the descent, the right main landing gear impacted the runway and collapsed. About 25 minutes before the accident and 9 miles northeast of the accident site, a weather reporting station was reporting winds of 180 degrees at 12 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare during the landing. The crosswind was a related factor.

Full Narrative

On June 24, 1997, at 1415 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-201T, N99BF, sustained substantial damage during a landing accident on runway 27 (3,658' x 75' dry/asphalt), at Lansing Municipal Airport, near Lansing, Illinois. The pilot reported a wind gust made the wing impact the terrain. The private pilot reported no injuries. The local personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed Lansing at 1345. The pilot stated that he was conducting landings and takeoffs. He said that on the last approach the airplane nosed down on short final and during his attempt to arrest the descent the right main landing gear impacted the runway and collapsed. He said that there was a crosswind from the left. The nearest weather reporting station to the accident site was 9 miles to the northeast. That station recorded winds of 180 degrees at 12 knots, 25 minutes prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportLansing Municipal (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3658 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN99BF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-FBH · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data