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January 20, 1985 · Piper PA-23-250 · N96DD
Addison, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Addison, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
N96DD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA099
THE PLT STATED THAT ON TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT VEERED LEFT & WENT OFF THE EDGE OF THE 30' WIDE RWY. THE NOSE GEAR THEN COLLAPSED IN SOFT TERRAIN BEFORE THE PLT COULD GET THE ACFT BACK ON THE RWY SURFACE. AT 1900 CST, THE WIND WAS FROM 360 DEG AT 30 GUSTING 40 KTS.
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THE PLT STATED THAT ON TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT VEERED LEFT & WENT OFF THE EDGE OF THE 30' WIDE RWY. THE NOSE GEAR THEN COLLAPSED IN SOFT TERRAIN BEFORE THE PLT COULD GET THE ACFT BACK ON THE RWY SURFACE. AT 1900 CST, THE WIND WAS FROM 360 DEG AT 30 GUSTING 40 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 CST
Nearest AirportDallas Air Park (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN96DD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1D5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind360° @ 30 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:00
Weather SourceWFAC