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October 6, 1992 · Piper PA-32-300 · N76RL
Nightmute, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Nightmute, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N76RL
Operator
Camai Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC93LA005
THE PILOT SAID HE STRUCK THE LIP OF THE GRAVEL RUNWAY DURING A VISUAL APPROACH. THE LEFT LANDING WHEEL AND AXLE BROKE OFF AND HE COMPLETED THE LANDING WITHOUT THE LEFT WHEEL. THE RUNWAY IS GRAVEL BUILT UP TO 10 TO 15 FEET ABOVE THE SURROUNDING TUNDRA.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT DID NOT ATTAIN PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WHILE LANDING ON A RAISED GRAVEL RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID HE STRUCK THE LIP OF THE GRAVEL RUNWAY DURING A VISUAL APPROACH. THE LEFT LANDING WHEEL AND AXLE BROKE OFF AND HE COMPLETED THE LANDING WITHOUT THE LEFT WHEEL. THE RUNWAY IS GRAVEL BUILT UP TO 10 TO 15 FEET ABOVE THE SURROUNDING TUNDRA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:55 AKDT
Nearest AirportNightmute (1nm NNE)
Runway2
Runway Length1600 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN76RL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCamai Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-KIAS · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO