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March 5, 1985 · Piper PA-32-300 · N3012L
Lacon, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Lacon, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N3012L
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA128
WHILE ON FINAL APCH MODERATE TURBULENCE WAS EXPERIENCED. A 200 TO 300 FOOT VERTICLE LOSS OF ALT OCCURRED. THE PLT ADDED PWR AND INCREASED THE PITCH ATTITUDE. BEFORE ALT COULD BE REGAINED THE ACFT CONTACTED A UTILITY POLE. THE APCH WAS BEING MADE TO RWY 18. THE NEAREST WX REPORTING STATION, 25 MILES AWAY, REPORTED WINDS FROM 250 DEGREES AT 22 KTS GUSTING TO 36 KTS.
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WHILE ON FINAL APCH MODERATE TURBULENCE WAS EXPERIENCED. A 200 TO 300 FOOT VERTICLE LOSS OF ALT OCCURRED. THE PLT ADDED PWR AND INCREASED THE PITCH ATTITUDE. BEFORE ALT COULD BE REGAINED THE ACFT CONTACTED A UTILITY POLE. THE APCH WAS BEING MADE TO RWY 18. THE NEAREST WX REPORTING STATION, 25 MILES AWAY, REPORTED WINDS FROM 250 DEGREES AT 22 KTS GUSTING TO 36 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:32 CST
Nearest AirportMarshall County (5nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN3012L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K165 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind250° @ 22 kt, gusting 36 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:52
Weather SourceWFAC