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February 11, 1984 · Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201 · N4552Q
Hayward, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hayward, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N4552Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA201
COMPLETING A NIGHT INSTRUMENT PRIVATE PILOT BIENNIAL FLIGHT REIVEW, THE ACFT WAS ISSUED LANDING CLEARANCE FOR RWY 28L. ON SHORT FINAL THE PVT PLT BEGAN TO ALIGN THE ACFT TO LAND ON RWY 28R WHICH WAS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE & NOT ILLUMINATED. THE INSTRUCTOR PLT BECAME AWARE OF THE INTENT TO LAND ON THE CLOSED RWY & INSTRUCTED THE PLT TO ABORT THE LANDING ATTEMPT. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON RWY 28R AND COLLIDED WITH A CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION BLOCK.
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COMPLETING A NIGHT INSTRUMENT PRIVATE PILOT BIENNIAL FLIGHT REIVEW, THE ACFT WAS ISSUED LANDING CLEARANCE FOR RWY 28L. ON SHORT FINAL THE PVT PLT BEGAN TO ALIGN THE ACFT TO LAND ON RWY 28R WHICH WAS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE & NOT ILLUMINATED. THE INSTRUCTOR PLT BECAME AWARE OF THE INTENT TO LAND ON THE CLOSED RWY & INSTRUCTED THE PLT TO ABORT THE LANDING ATTEMPT. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON RWY 28R AND COLLIDED WITH A CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION BLOCK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:38 PST
Nearest AirportHayward Air Terminal (0nm N)
Runway28R
Runway Length3536 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN4552Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-F · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:55
Weather SourceWFAC