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July 27, 1993 · Piper PA-28 · N172ND
Crookston, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Crookston, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28
Tail Number
N172ND
Operator
University of North Dakota
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA285
THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER FLARING THE AIRCRAFT FOR A GRASS STRIP LANDING THE AIRPLANE 'DIDN'T TOUCH DOWN FOR A LONG TIME.' THE OTHER PILOT ABOARD TOLD THE PILOT TO 'GO AROUND,' AND THE PILOT ADDED POWER. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT CLIMB IMMEDIATELY, AND 'HIT THE TAXIWAY FOR RUNWAY 13-31. THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND CAME TO REST IN A DITCH ALONGSIDE RUNWAY 13-31.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DELAYED IN-FLIGHT DECISION. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT IS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER FLARING THE AIRCRAFT FOR A GRASS STRIP LANDING THE AIRPLANE 'DIDN'T TOUCH DOWN FOR A LONG TIME.' THE OTHER PILOT ABOARD TOLD THE PILOT TO 'GO AROUND,' AND THE PILOT ADDED POWER. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT CLIMB IMMEDIATELY, AND 'HIT THE TAXIWAY FOR RUNWAY 13-31. THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND CAME TO REST IN A DITCH ALONGSIDE RUNWAY 13-31.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKirkwood Field (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length2089 ft
Runway Width202 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28
Tail NumberN172ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUniversity of North Dakota
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 12 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC