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February 1, 1990 · Piper PA-34-200 · N1335T
E. Haddam, CT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
E. Haddam, CT
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200
Tail Number
N1335T
Operator
David Lee Ingram
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA065
THE PIPER PA-34-200 WAS ON SHORT FINAL TO RUNWAY 14, WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED WINDSHEAR AND MADE A HARD LANDING, RECEIVING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE FAA REPORTED THAT DUE TO A RIDGE LINE TO THE EAST, STRONG MECHANICAL WINDSHEAR WAS POSSIBLE WHEN THE WINDS WERE FROM 090 THROUGH 170 DEGREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PIPER PA-34-200 WAS ON SHORT FINAL TO RUNWAY 14, WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED WINDSHEAR AND MADE A HARD LANDING, RECEIVING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE FAA REPORTED THAT DUE TO A RIDGE LINE TO THE EAST, STRONG MECHANICAL WINDSHEAR WAS POSSIBLE WHEN THE WINDS WERE FROM 090 THROUGH 170 DEGREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportGoodspeed (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length2118 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200
Tail NumberN1335T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid Lee Ingram
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO