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September 5, 1984 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4825T
Somerset, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Somerset, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4825T
Operator
Tommy C Skaggs
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA280
DURING A X-WIND LANDING THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY CONTACTING A WIND SOCK TOWER WITH THE LEFT WING. THE PLT REPORTED THE AIRSPEED ON FINAL WAS EXCESSIVE AND AN OVER COMPENSATION WAS MADE FOR THE X-WIND DURING THE LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THE LOCAL WINDS WERE FROM 250 DEGS AT 10 KTS GUSTING TO 15 KTS.
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DURING A X-WIND LANDING THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY CONTACTING A WIND SOCK TOWER WITH THE LEFT WING. THE PLT REPORTED THE AIRSPEED ON FINAL WAS EXCESSIVE AND AN OVER COMPENSATION WAS MADE FOR THE X-WIND DURING THE LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THE LOCAL WINDS WERE FROM 250 DEGS AT 10 KTS GUSTING TO 15 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSumerset-Pulaski Co (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4825T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTommy C Skaggs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC