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April 15, 1984 · Piper PA-24-260 · N8667P
Kenosha, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Kenosha, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-260
Tail Number
N8667P
Operator
Paper Cities Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA154
THE PLT STATED HE MISTOOK THE ATIS REPORTED WINDS OF 020 DEG AT 21 KTS AS 210 DEG AT 20 KTS. AFTER EXECUTING THE VOR RWY 14 APCH, HE CONTINUED TO LAND ON RWY 14. THERE WAS STANDING WATER ON THE RWY. WHILE LANDING WITH A TAIL WIND, THE ACFT HYDROPLANED & RAN OF THE END OF THE RWY. THE NOSE GEAR SANK IN MUD & COLLAPSED.
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THE PLT STATED HE MISTOOK THE ATIS REPORTED WINDS OF 020 DEG AT 21 KTS AS 210 DEG AT 20 KTS. AFTER EXECUTING THE VOR RWY 14 APCH, HE CONTINUED TO LAND ON RWY 14. THERE WAS STANDING WATER ON THE RWY. WHILE LANDING WITH A TAIL WIND, THE ACFT HYDROPLANED & RAN OF THE END OF THE RWY. THE NOSE GEAR SANK IN MUD & COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportKenosha Municipal (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-260
Tail NumberN8667P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaper Cities Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 20 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time06:15
Weather SourceWFAC