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September 13, 1986 · Piper PA-24-180 · N7277P
Danville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Danville, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-180
Tail Number
N7277P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA223
THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GRAVEL RUNWAY DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRSTRIP WAS SURROUNDED BY CORNSTALKS, AND THAT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP, THERE WAS DEEP LOOSE GRAVEL. REPORTEDLY, THE LOOSE GRAVEL CAUGHT THE LEFT WHEEL AND SWERVED THE AIRCRAFT INTO THE CORN FIELD.
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THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GRAVEL RUNWAY DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRSTRIP WAS SURROUNDED BY CORNSTALKS, AND THAT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP, THERE WAS DEEP LOOSE GRAVEL. REPORTEDLY, THE LOOSE GRAVEL CAUGHT THE LEFT WHEEL AND SWERVED THE AIRCRAFT INTO THE CORN FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTemple Field (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-180
Tail NumberN7277P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:49
Weather SourceWFAC