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January 10, 1985 · Piper PA-32-301 · N83187
Wheeling, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 10, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Wheeling, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-301
Tail Number
N83187
Operator
Holiday Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA085
THE LOW TIME PILOT WITH SIX POB WAS LD AT DARK NIGHT LIGHT SAW SHOWERS AND ICY PATCHES ON RUNWAY DURING ROLLOUT THE ACFT ENTERED A SKID WITH NOSE COCKED TO THE LEFT THE LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILED OUTBOARD AND THE ACFT EXITED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY THE LEFT WING STRUCK AND WAS PENETRATED BY THE RWY EDGE LIGHTS RESULTING IN A MINOR FUEL TANK FIRE.
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THE LOW TIME PILOT WITH SIX POB WAS LD AT DARK NIGHT LIGHT SAW SHOWERS AND ICY PATCHES ON RUNWAY DURING ROLLOUT THE ACFT ENTERED A SKID WITH NOSE COCKED TO THE LEFT THE LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILED OUTBOARD AND THE ACFT EXITED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY THE LEFT WING STRUCK AND WAS PENETRATED BY THE RWY EDGE LIGHTS RESULTING IN A MINOR FUEL TANK FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:07 CST
Nearest AirportPal Waukee (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-301
Tail NumberN83187
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoliday Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO540-KIG5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:30
Weather SourceWFAC