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May 17, 1986 · Piper PA-28-140 · N98387
Lawrenceburg, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Location
Lawrenceburg, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N98387
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA131
THE STUDENT PLT HAD ASKED A PVT PLT TO RIDE WITH HIM WHILE HE (THE STUDENT) TOOK HIS SON IN LAW UP FOR A RIDE. WHEN APPROACHING THE RWY FOR LANDING, THE STUDENT PLT ALLOWED THE ACFT TO COLLIDE WITH THE BERM SHORT OF THE RWY. THE ACFT CAME TO A STOP ON THE APPROACH END OF THE RWY WITHOUT LDG GEAR.
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THE STUDENT PLT HAD ASKED A PVT PLT TO RIDE WITH HIM WHILE HE (THE STUDENT) TOOK HIS SON IN LAW UP FOR A RIDE. WHEN APPROACHING THE RWY FOR LANDING, THE STUDENT PLT ALLOWED THE ACFT TO COLLIDE WITH THE BERM SHORT OF THE RWY. THE ACFT CAME TO A STOP ON THE APPROACH END OF THE RWY WITHOUT LDG GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:48 CDT
Nearest AirportLawrenceburg Muni (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN98387
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO