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April 15, 1989 · Piper PA-34-220T · N8468H
W.Mifflin, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
W.Mifflin, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-220T
Tail Number
N8468H
Operator
Carlin Investiment
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA118
BOTH THE NOSE GEAR AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING. DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING AND NOSE SECTION OF THE AIRPLANE INDICATED THAT A HARD LANDING WAS MADE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER LEVEL OFF OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT GEAR COLLAPSE.
Full Narrative
BOTH THE NOSE GEAR AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING. DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING AND NOSE SECTION OF THE AIRPLANE INDICATED THAT A HARD LANDING WAS MADE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 EDT
Nearest AirportAllegheny Co. (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-220T
Tail NumberN8468H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarlin Investiment
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-K8 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO