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September 24, 1985 · Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30 · N31919
Ruston, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ruston, LA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N31919
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA357
THIS 110 HOUR PRIVATE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE LANDING IN A 90 DEGREE CROSS WIND AND VEERED INTO A PICKUP TRUCK SPRAYING HERBICIDE ON THE RUNWAY EDGE LIGHTS. TWO CITY EMPLOYEES SAW THE AIRCRAFT COMING TOWARDS THEM AND ESCAPED WITHOUT INJURY, BUT THE OUTBOARD LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE CAB OF THE PICKUP TRUCK WEREDESTROYED.
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THIS 110 HOUR PRIVATE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE LANDING IN A 90 DEGREE CROSS WIND AND VEERED INTO A PICKUP TRUCK SPRAYING HERBICIDE ON THE RUNWAY EDGE LIGHTS. TWO CITY EMPLOYEES SAW THE AIRCRAFT COMING TOWARDS THEM AND ESCAPED WITHOUT INJURY, BUT THE OUTBOARD LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE CAB OF THE PICKUP TRUCK WEREDESTROYED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CDT
Nearest AirportRuston Muni (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN31919
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC