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August 15, 1987 · Piper PA-60-602P · N6898Z
Ravenna, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ravenna, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-60-602P
Tail Number
N6898Z
Operator
Robert P Syme
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA232
THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG A LNDG ON RWY 27, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN JUST SHORT OF THE RWY LIP. HE STATED THAT THE RGT MAIN GEAR HIT A HOLE IN THE GRASS ABOUT 25 FT SHORT OF THE RWY, THEN HIT THE LIP. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE RGT MAIN GEAR FAILED & THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RGT SIDE OF THE RWY & HIT A RWY LIGHT BEFORE COMING TO REST.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG A LNDG ON RWY 27, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN JUST SHORT OF THE RWY LIP. HE STATED THAT THE RGT MAIN GEAR HIT A HOLE IN THE GRASS ABOUT 25 FT SHORT OF THE RWY, THEN HIT THE LIP. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE RGT MAIN GEAR FAILED & THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RGT SIDE OF THE RWY & HIT A RWY LIGHT BEFORE COMING TO REST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPortage County (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-60-602P
Tail NumberN6898Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert P Syme
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AA1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC