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September 28, 1988 · Piper PA-32-300 · N8322C
Akron, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Akron, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N8322C
Operator
Riegel Ted & Cockburn Robt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA242
ON TAXIING IN FROM LANDING ON A DARK NIGHT, THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY TAXIED OFF THE PAVEMENT ONTO A GRASSY AREA. WHEN HE REALIZED THAT HE WAS OFF THE PAVEMENT HE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE PAVEMENT AND ENCOUNTERED A 20' HOLE. THE MAIN GEAR SANK INTO THE HOLE AND THE WING STRUCK THE GROUND.
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ON TAXIING IN FROM LANDING ON A DARK NIGHT, THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY TAXIED OFF THE PAVEMENT ONTO A GRASSY AREA. WHEN HE REALIZED THAT HE WAS OFF THE PAVEMENT HE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE PAVEMENT AND ENCOUNTERED A 20' HOLE. THE MAIN GEAR SANK INTO THE HOLE AND THE WING STRUCK THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:05 EDT
Nearest AirportAkron-Carton (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length6397 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN8322C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRiegel Ted & Cockburn Robt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind180° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:00
Weather SourceWFAC