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November 4, 1984 · Piper PA-32-301 · N8152Z
Sanger, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 4, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Sanger, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-301
Tail Number
N8152Z
Operator
George Schlesinger
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA039
UPON TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR CONTACTED A POTHOLE IN THE RWY APRX 175 FT FROM THE THRESHOLD. SKID MARKS FROM THE LEFT MAIN TIRE WERE SEEN ON THE RWY BEGINNING AT THAT POINT ALONG WITH METAL SCRAPPINGS FROM THE GEAR. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, SKID MARKS FROM THE RIGHT MAIN TIRE BEGAN. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST AND THE ACFT DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TRAVELING THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO A SHALLOW POND.
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UPON TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR CONTACTED A POTHOLE IN THE RWY APRX 175 FT FROM THE THRESHOLD. SKID MARKS FROM THE LEFT MAIN TIRE WERE SEEN ON THE RWY BEGINNING AT THAT POINT ALONG WITH METAL SCRAPPINGS FROM THE GEAR. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, SKID MARKS FROM THE RIGHT MAIN TIRE BEGAN. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST AND THE ACFT DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TRAVELING THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO A SHALLOW POND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportWonder Valley (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-301
Tail NumberN8152Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge Schlesinger
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC