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April 5, 1988 · Piper PA-23-250 · N62551
Springfield, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
N62551
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA074
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A NARROW RUNWAY, WITH APPROACHING THUNDERSTORMS WITHIN 4 MILES OF THE AIRPORT, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST BY THE PLT DURING THE ROLLOUT. PLT STATED A SUDDEN CHANGE IN SURFACE WIND DIRECTION MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY ONTO THE SOFT, MUDDY SHOULDER. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND BOTH PROPELLERS WERE DAMAGED.
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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A NARROW RUNWAY, WITH APPROACHING THUNDERSTORMS WITHIN 4 MILES OF THE AIRPORT, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST BY THE PLT DURING THE ROLLOUT. PLT STATED A SUDDEN CHANGE IN SURFACE WIND DIRECTION MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY ONTO THE SOFT, MUDDY SHOULDER. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND BOTH PROPELLERS WERE DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSpringfield Dtwn (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN62551
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-C1A · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 13 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:49
Weather SourceWFAC