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September 25, 1987 · Ryan ST-3RR · N400AW
Hamburg, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hamburg, NY
Aircraft
Ryan ST-3RR
Tail Number
N400AW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA269
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE ARPT, THE WINDS WERE FROM 280 DEG AT 20 GUSTING 25 KTS. HE BELIEVED THAT WITH THE STRONG X-WIND & GUSTS, IT WOULD BE SAFER TO LAND ON SOD BESIDE THE RWY. DURING THE LANDING, THE MAIN GEAR SANK INTO THE SOD & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT STATED THE SOD WAS SOFT AFTER A HEAVY RAIN.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE ARPT, THE WINDS WERE FROM 280 DEG AT 20 GUSTING 25 KTS. HE BELIEVED THAT WITH THE STRONG X-WIND & GUSTS, IT WOULD BE SAFER TO LAND ON SOD BESIDE THE RWY. DURING THE LANDING, THE MAIN GEAR SANK INTO THE SOD & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT STATED THE SOD WAS SOFT AFTER A HEAVY RAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHamburg Airdrome (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRyan ST-3RR
Tail NumberN400AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKinner · R-56 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 20 kt, gusting 25 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO