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May 31, 1984 · Piper PA-28-235 · N16461
Odessa, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Odessa, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N16461
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA260
DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL THE PLT NOTICED THE INOP AIRSPEED INDICATOR BUT CONTINUED THE TAKEOFF. THE ACFT BOUNCED DURING THE LONG FAST LANDING AND TRAVELED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT CORRECTED BACK TO THE LEFT AND THE ACFT TOUCHDOWN HARD OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP COLLAPSING ALL THREE LANDING GEAR.
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DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL THE PLT NOTICED THE INOP AIRSPEED INDICATOR BUT CONTINUED THE TAKEOFF. THE ACFT BOUNCED DURING THE LONG FAST LANDING AND TRAVELED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT CORRECTED BACK TO THE LEFT AND THE ACFT TOUCHDOWN HARD OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP COLLAPSING ALL THREE LANDING GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBates Field (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN16461
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 14 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:00
Weather SourceWFAC