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April 22, 1986 · Piper PA-44-180 · N39693
Noblesville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Noblesville, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-44-180
Tail Number
N39693
Operator
Indianapolis Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA125
TWO SUCCESSFUL TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE TRAINING FLIGHT. ON THE APPROACH FOR THE THIRD LANDING, THE CREW RECEIVED A THREE-GREEN INDICATION, BUT AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE NOSE GEAR FOLDED AND THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED ON ITS NOSE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY BOLT WAS MISSING.
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TWO SUCCESSFUL TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE TRAINING FLIGHT. ON THE APPROACH FOR THE THIRD LANDING, THE CREW RECEIVED A THREE-GREEN INDICATION, BUT AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE NOSE GEAR FOLDED AND THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED ON ITS NOSE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY BOLT WAS MISSING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportIndianapolis Metropolitan (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-44-180
Tail NumberN39693
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIndianapolis Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-E1A6D · Reciprocating · 180
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 13 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:48
Weather SourceWFAC