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June 30, 1986 · Piper PA-28-140 · N8299N
Wellsboro, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Wellsboro, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N8299N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA162
DRG ARRIVAL, THE PLT WAS ADVISED THE WINDS WERE 5 TO 7 KTS, FAVORING RWY 28. HOWEVER, WHEN HE CROSSED OVER THE ARPT FOR A DOWNWIND ENTRY, HE NOTED THAT THE WIND SOCK HAD CHANGED TO INDICATE AN UPWIND FOR RWY 10, SO HE ELECTED TO LAND ON THAT RWY. ON FINAL APCH TO LAND, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBC & UP/DOWNDRAFTS, WHICH THE PLT BELIEVED WERE DUE TO WIND OVER THE SURROUNDING HILLS & VALLEYS. WHEN HE ARRIVED OVER THE RWY AT ABOUT 60' AGL, HE BELIEVED THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT RWY TO COMPLETE THE LANDING, SO HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND. HOWEVER, THE ACFT SETTLED & TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RWY. DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF PEOPLE & BUILDINGS, HE ELECTED TO STEER THE ACFT TO THE LEFT. AFTER A 500' SKID, THE ACFT CAME TO REST WITH A COLLAPSED NOSE GEAR & DAMAGE TO THE PROP, COWLING & FIRE WALL.
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DRG ARRIVAL, THE PLT WAS ADVISED THE WINDS WERE 5 TO 7 KTS, FAVORING RWY 28. HOWEVER, WHEN HE CROSSED OVER THE ARPT FOR A DOWNWIND ENTRY, HE NOTED THAT THE WIND SOCK HAD CHANGED TO INDICATE AN UPWIND FOR RWY 10, SO HE ELECTED TO LAND ON THAT RWY. ON FINAL APCH TO LAND, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBC & UP/DOWNDRAFTS, WHICH THE PLT BELIEVED WERE DUE TO WIND OVER THE SURROUNDING HILLS & VALLEYS. WHEN HE ARRIVED OVER THE RWY AT ABOUT 60' AGL, HE BELIEVED THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT RWY TO COMPLETE THE LANDING, SO HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND. HOWEVER, THE ACFT SETTLED & TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RWY. DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF PEOPLE & BUILDINGS, HE ELECTED TO STEER THE ACFT TO THE LEFT. AFTER A 500' SKID, THE ACFT CAME TO REST WITH A COLLAPSED NOSE GEAR & DAMAGE TO THE PROP, COWLING & FIRE WALL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:55 EDT
Nearest AirportGrand Canyon State (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width72 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN8299N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO