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May 28, 1989 · Piper PA-28-180 · N6470J
Oneonta, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oneonta, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N6470J
Operator
Tom Barone
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA137
THE PILOT OF THE PIPER PA-28 WAS LANDING WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED MODERATE TURBULENCE AND CROSS WINDS. THE PILOT WAS MAKING A NO FLAP LANDING, MAINTAINING A HIGH AIRSPEED AND IN A LEFT CRAB. WHEN THE MAIN GEAR TOUCHED DOWN THE AIRCRAFT SLID TO THE LEFT, THE RIGHT WING HIT THE RUNWAY AND THEN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRCRAFT SLID ON THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO REST IN THE GRASS, ABOUT 50 FEET FROM THE END OF THE RUNWAY PAVEMENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE LANDING IN GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE PIPER PA-28 WAS LANDING WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED MODERATE TURBULENCE AND CROSS WINDS. THE PILOT WAS MAKING A NO FLAP LANDING, MAINTAINING A HIGH AIRSPEED AND IN A LEFT CRAB. WHEN THE MAIN GEAR TOUCHED DOWN THE AIRCRAFT SLID TO THE LEFT, THE RIGHT WING HIT THE RUNWAY AND THEN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRCRAFT SLID ON THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO REST IN THE GRASS, ABOUT 50 FEET FROM THE END OF THE RUNWAY PAVEMENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportONEONTA (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN6470J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTom Barone
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 20 kt, gusting 25 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO