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February 28, 1986 · Piper PA-36-300 · N57878
Muleshoe, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Muleshoe, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-36-300
Tail Number
N57878
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LQG12
THE AG ACFT WAS CLIMBING AFTER A PASS TO CLEAR POWER LINES AT THE NORTH END OF THE FIELD. THE MAIN LNDG GEAR CONTACTED THE TOP WIRE AS THE ACFT STARTED LEVELING OFF. THE WIRE DID NOT BREAK AND THE ACFT DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE LNDG GEAR SNAPPED OFF AND THE ACFT SLID ON ITS BELLY ABOUT 30 FT BEFORE STOPPING.
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THE AG ACFT WAS CLIMBING AFTER A PASS TO CLEAR POWER LINES AT THE NORTH END OF THE FIELD. THE MAIN LNDG GEAR CONTACTED THE TOP WIRE AS THE ACFT STARTED LEVELING OFF. THE WIRE DID NOT BREAK AND THE ACFT DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE LNDG GEAR SNAPPED OFF AND THE ACFT SLID ON ITS BELLY ABOUT 30 FT BEFORE STOPPING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CST
Nearest AirportLocker Brothers (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-36-300
Tail NumberN57878
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540-KIG5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 3 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC