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February 3, 1988 · Piper PA-34-200T · N2824M
Texarkana, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Texarkana, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200T
Tail Number
N2824M
Operator
John Davis
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA051
FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE ILS APPROACH AND LANDING ON RUNWAY 22 AT THE TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS AIRPORT THE NOSE GEAR OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLAPSED DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE RUNWAY CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE COMMERCIAL PILOT AND THREE PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED. CAUSE OF THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE WAS NOT DETERMINED.
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FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE ILS APPROACH AND LANDING ON RUNWAY 22 AT THE TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS AIRPORT THE NOSE GEAR OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLAPSED DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE RUNWAY CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE COMMERCIAL PILOT AND THREE PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED. CAUSE OF THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE WAS NOT DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 CST
Nearest AirportTexarkana (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length6601 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200T
Tail NumberN2824M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Davis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TIO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:20
Weather SourceWFAC