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December 10, 1985 · Piper PA-31-350 · N4NP

Topeka, KS

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Topeka, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350
Tail Number
N4NP
Operator
Tri Star Transportation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA032

N4NP DIVERTED FROM THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FORBES FIELD TOPEKA,KANSAS TO BILLARD FIELD,B NM AWAY, DUE TO WEATHER. BILLARD ATCT ADVISED THE FLIGHT DURING INITIAL CONTACT, BEFORE N4NP REACHED THE ILS FOF, OF THE RUNWAY BRAKING ACTION. THE PILOT SAID BRAKING WAS REPORTED AS NIL. THE ATCT ALSO ADVISED THE FLIGHT, ALONG WITH THEIR LANDING CLEARANCE, THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 360 DEGREES AT 17 KNOTS AND TOWER VISIBILITY WAS 5/8 OF A MILE. THE CONTROLLER STATED THAT N4NP LANDED LONG AND RAN OFF THE SIDE OF RUNWAY 13 NEAR THE DEPARTURE END. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED SOFT TERRAIN BESIDE THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.

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N4NP DIVERTED FROM THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FORBES FIELD TOPEKA,KANSAS TO BILLARD FIELD,B NM AWAY, DUE TO WEATHER. BILLARD ATCT ADVISED THE FLIGHT DURING INITIAL CONTACT, BEFORE N4NP REACHED THE ILS FOF, OF THE RUNWAY BRAKING ACTION. THE PILOT SAID BRAKING WAS REPORTED AS NIL. THE ATCT ALSO ADVISED THE FLIGHT, ALONG WITH THEIR LANDING CLEARANCE, THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 360 DEGREES AT 17 KNOTS AND TOWER VISIBILITY WAS 5/8 OF A MILE. THE CONTROLLER STATED THAT N4NP LANDED LONG AND RAN OFF THE SIDE OF RUNWAY 13 NEAR THE DEPARTURE END. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED SOFT TERRAIN BESIDE THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CST
Nearest AirportPhillip Billard (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5099 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN4NP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTri Star Transportation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540J2BD · Reciprocating · 350
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 11 kt
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:17
Weather SourceWFAC

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