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May 15, 1988 · Piper PA-28-181 · N8261L
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N8261L
Operator
Dayton Pilots Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA175
THE PLT LANDED THE AIRPLANE LONG AT AN EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE RWY END, TRAVELED ACROSS A GRASSY AREA ONTO A RAMP AREA, AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED AIRPLANE. THE PLT HAD 2 HRS OF FLT EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE, WHICH WAS OBTAINED IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS. HE HAD NO OTHER FLIGHT EXPERIENCE DURING THAT TIME PERIOD.
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THE PLT LANDED THE AIRPLANE LONG AT AN EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE RWY END, TRAVELED ACROSS A GRASSY AREA ONTO A RAMP AREA, AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED AIRPLANE. THE PLT HAD 2 HRS OF FLT EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE, WHICH WAS OBTAINED IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS. HE HAD NO OTHER FLIGHT EXPERIENCE DURING THAT TIME PERIOD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 EDT
Nearest AirportPort Columbus (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN8261L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDayton Pilots Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC