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May 1, 1987 · Piper PA-38-112 · N23781
Kentland, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kentland, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N23781
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA119
PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF POWER APPROX. 10 TO 30 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ALONG THE LEFT SIDE AND APPROX. 1500 FEET DOWN THE 3500-FOOT RUNWAY. INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE PROPELLER HAD BROKEN OFF THE CRANKSHAFT AND A PORTION OF THE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE WAS BENT AFT. A 1/2-INCH GOUGE IN THE RUNWAY NEAR THE ACCIDENT SITE WAS REPORTED. THE NOSE GEAR HAD COLLAPSED.
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PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF POWER APPROX. 10 TO 30 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ALONG THE LEFT SIDE AND APPROX. 1500 FEET DOWN THE 3500-FOOT RUNWAY. INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE PROPELLER HAD BROKEN OFF THE CRANKSHAFT AND A PORTION OF THE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE WAS BENT AFT. A 1/2-INCH GOUGE IN THE RUNWAY NEAR THE ACCIDENT SITE WAS REPORTED. THE NOSE GEAR HAD COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKentland Muni (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN23781
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility13 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:47
Weather SourceWFAC