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February 18, 1988 · Piper PA-22-150 · N4305A
Galion, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 18, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Galion, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N4305A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA094
THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED DURING LDG, AND SUBSEQUENTLY RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY INTO SNOW AND NOSED OVER. THE WIND CONDITIONS AT THE TIME WERE REPORTEDLY CALM. THE AIRPLANE WAS EQUIPPED WITH STC-APPROVED CONVENTIONAL (TAILDRAGGER) LDG GEAR. THE PLT STATED HE HAD ABOUT 200 HRS OF TAILDRAGGER EXPERIENCE.
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THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED DURING LDG, AND SUBSEQUENTLY RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY INTO SNOW AND NOSED OVER. THE WIND CONDITIONS AT THE TIME WERE REPORTEDLY CALM. THE AIRPLANE WAS EQUIPPED WITH STC-APPROVED CONVENTIONAL (TAILDRAGGER) LDG GEAR. THE PLT STATED HE HAD ABOUT 200 HRS OF TAILDRAGGER EXPERIENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EST
Nearest AirportGalion Municipal (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN4305A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 19 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT