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February 12, 1988 · Piper PA-24-260 · N9281P
Chatham, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chatham, MA
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-260
Tail Number
N9281P
Operator
Ron Girelli
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA081
AFTER ABORTING TWO LANDINGS ON RUNWAY 24 AT CHATHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, THE PILOT WAS ADVISED BY RADIO TO USE RUNWAY 6. WHILE ATTEMPTING A LANDING ON RUNWAY 6, THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND THE LANDING GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF WHEN IT STRUCK A GRASS KNOLL. THE AIRPLANE SKIDDED TO A STOP ON ITS BELLY.
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AFTER ABORTING TWO LANDINGS ON RUNWAY 24 AT CHATHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, THE PILOT WAS ADVISED BY RADIO TO USE RUNWAY 6. WHILE ATTEMPTING A LANDING ON RUNWAY 6, THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND THE LANDING GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF WHEN IT STRUCK A GRASS KNOLL. THE AIRPLANE SKIDDED TO A STOP ON ITS BELLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:10 EST
Nearest AirportCHATHAM (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-260
Tail NumberN9281P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRon Girelli
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-D4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind120° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO