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June 18, 1987 · Piper PA-28-161 · N9174M
Muncie, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Muncie, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N9174M
Operator
Muncie Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA152
AFTER LANDING ON RWY 32 THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT, CROSSING A PARALLEL TAXIWAY AND STRIKING A TAXIWAY LIGHT. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACFT THEN BECAME AIRBORNE BEFORE STRIKING A TERRAIN DEPRESSION, AT WHICH TIME THE NOSEWHEEL SHEARED OFF AND THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE GROUND. N9174M THEN CONTINUED ACROSS RWY 02 WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH A BARRICADE AND STOPPED.
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AFTER LANDING ON RWY 32 THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT, CROSSING A PARALLEL TAXIWAY AND STRIKING A TAXIWAY LIGHT. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACFT THEN BECAME AIRBORNE BEFORE STRIKING A TERRAIN DEPRESSION, AT WHICH TIME THE NOSEWHEEL SHEARED OFF AND THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE GROUND. N9174M THEN CONTINUED ACROSS RWY 02 WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH A BARRICADE AND STOPPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDelaware County Johnson (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length6499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN9174M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMuncie Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC