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December 27, 1984 · Piper Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6 · N8060J
Kalamazoo, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 27, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Aircraft
Piper Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6
Tail Number
N8060J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA080
THE PLT REPORTED UPON TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT CONTACTED A PATCH OF ICE CAUSING IT TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS RESULTING IN A LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSE. ATC TWR WITNESSES STATED THE ACFT APPEARED FAST ON FINAL AND A HARD LANDING WAS MADE.
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THE PLT REPORTED UPON TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT CONTACTED A PATCH OF ICE CAUSING IT TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS RESULTING IN A LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSE. ATC TWR WITNESSES STATED THE ACFT APPEARED FAST ON FINAL AND A HARD LANDING WAS MADE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 EST
Nearest AirportKalamazoo (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6
Tail NumberN8060J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1F5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind130° @ 13 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:08
Weather SourceWFAC