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June 8, 1988 · Piper PA-24-250 · N7151P
Bedford, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bedford, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N7151P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA130
THE PILOT LANDED BEYOND HIS INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE RUNWAY DUE TO EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH TO LANDING AND TOUCHDOWN. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY THE PILOT ELECTED TO PERFORM AN INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP/SWERVE IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID A DITCH/CULVERT IN THE AIRCRAFT'S PATH. THE SIDE LOADS INCURRED DURING THIS MANEUVER CAUSED THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE.
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THE PILOT LANDED BEYOND HIS INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE RUNWAY DUE TO EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH TO LANDING AND TOUCHDOWN. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY THE PILOT ELECTED TO PERFORM AN INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP/SWERVE IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID A DITCH/CULVERT IN THE AIRCRAFT'S PATH. THE SIDE LOADS INCURRED DURING THIS MANEUVER CAUSED THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 EDT
Nearest AirportBEDFORD (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN7151P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1A5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:48
Weather SourceWFAC