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December 25, 1984 · Piper PA-24-250 · N6666P
Ft Knox, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Ft Knox, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N6666P
Operator
Ft Knox Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA066
N6666P, CONTACTED THE GROUND 100 YDS SHORT OF RWY 36 DURING LANDING AT FT KNOX, KY, WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE NOSE, LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR, BOTH WINGS AND THE PROPELLER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ACFT EXCEEDED CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS DURING THE LANDING.
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N6666P, CONTACTED THE GROUND 100 YDS SHORT OF RWY 36 DURING LANDING AT FT KNOX, KY, WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE NOSE, LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR, BOTH WINGS AND THE PROPELLER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ACFT EXCEEDED CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS DURING THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:55 CST
Nearest AirportGodman Aaf (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN6666P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFt Knox Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1G5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 20 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC