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August 31, 1990 · Piper PA-28-140 · N16504
Elwood, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Elwood, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N16504
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA251
AIRPLANE LOADED WITH PILOT, TWO PASSENGERS AND FULL FUEL LIFTED OFF AND SETTLED BACK TO RUNWAY. PILOT CONTINUED ROLL TO END OF RUNWAY AND PREMATURELY PULLED AIRPLANE INTO THE AIR. LANDING GEAR DRAGGED THROUGH CORN AT END OF RUNWAY AND PLANE MUSHED INTO FIELD.
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AIRPLANE LOADED WITH PILOT, TWO PASSENGERS AND FULL FUEL LIFTED OFF AND SETTLED BACK TO RUNWAY. PILOT CONTINUED ROLL TO END OF RUNWAY AND PREMATURELY PULLED AIRPLANE INTO THE AIR. LANDING GEAR DRAGGED THROUGH CORN AT END OF RUNWAY AND PLANE MUSHED INTO FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 EDT
Nearest AirportELWOOD (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN16504
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC