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July 4, 1986 · Piper PA-22-160 · N9835D
Van Wert, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Van Wert, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160
Tail Number
N9835D
Operator
Donald V Reese
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA192
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HIS AIRSPEED WAS TOO HIGH ON LDG AND THAT THE ACFT BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN HE TRIED TO STOP THE ACFT. THE PLT TURNED THE ACFT OFF THE RWY INTO A SOFT GRASSY AREA AS THE ACFT NEARED THE RWY END. ANOTHER PLT WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT DID NOT TOUCH DOWN UNTIL IT WAS ABOUT 2/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE 3500 FT RWY. POST-CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT IT COULD BE MOVED BY HAND WITH THE BRAKES ACTIVATED.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT HIS AIRSPEED WAS TOO HIGH ON LDG AND THAT THE ACFT BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN HE TRIED TO STOP THE ACFT. THE PLT TURNED THE ACFT OFF THE RWY INTO A SOFT GRASSY AREA AS THE ACFT NEARED THE RWY END. ANOTHER PLT WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT DID NOT TOUCH DOWN UNTIL IT WAS ABOUT 2/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE 3500 FT RWY. POST-CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT IT COULD BE MOVED BY HAND WITH THE BRAKES ACTIVATED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:35 EDT
Nearest AirportVan Wert Municipal (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN9835D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald V Reese
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO