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September 21, 1986 · Piper PA-31-325 · N4505V
Louisville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Louisville, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-325
Tail Number
N4505V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA263
FOLLOWING A NORMAL TOUCHDOWN AND LANDING, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE DIRECTIONAL PROBLEM AFTER THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAYSURFACE. EXAMINATION OF THE ACCIDENT SITE DISCLOSED THAT THERE WERE BLACK TIRE MARKS LEADING FROM THE RUNWAY SURFACE. ANEXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
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FOLLOWING A NORMAL TOUCHDOWN AND LANDING, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE DIRECTIONAL PROBLEM AFTER THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAYSURFACE. EXAMINATION OF THE ACCIDENT SITE DISCLOSED THAT THERE WERE BLACK TIRE MARKS LEADING FROM THE RUNWAY SURFACE. ANEXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:06 CDT
Nearest AirportBowman Field (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length3539 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-325
Tail NumberN4505V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-F2BD · Reciprocating · 325
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:13
Weather SourceWFAC