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August 18, 1984 · Piper PA-28-140 · N6431R
Durango, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Durango, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N6431R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA264
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A RWY LIGHT DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT GOT TO ABOUT 6 FT AGL FOR ABOUT 100 FT AND WHENTHE PLT PUSHED FOWARD ON THE CONTROL COLUMN THE ACFT SETTLED BACK ON THE RWY. DURING THE ROLL THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HIT A RWY LIGHT. THE PLT MAINTAINED THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE NOSE GEAR. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CRACK IN THE NOSE GEAR WAS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. FAA DID A FLT CHECK WITH THE PLT AND REPORTED THAT HE USED ONLY THE AILERONS FORCROSS-WIND CORRECTIONS WHILE ON THE RWY. THE RUDDERS AND NOSE WHEEL STEERING WERE NOT USED.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A RWY LIGHT DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT GOT TO ABOUT 6 FT AGL FOR ABOUT 100 FT AND WHENTHE PLT PUSHED FOWARD ON THE CONTROL COLUMN THE ACFT SETTLED BACK ON THE RWY. DURING THE ROLL THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HIT A RWY LIGHT. THE PLT MAINTAINED THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE NOSE GEAR. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CRACK IN THE NOSE GEAR WAS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. FAA DID A FLT CHECK WITH THE PLT AND REPORTED THAT HE USED ONLY THE AILERONS FORCROSS-WIND CORRECTIONS WHILE ON THE RWY. THE RUDDERS AND NOSE WHEEL STEERING WERE NOT USED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 MDT
Nearest AirportAnimas Air Park (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN6431R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO