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February 6, 1983 · Piper PA-24 · N6694P
Fair Oaks, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fair Oaks, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-24
Tail Number
N6694P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LVG08
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE APPROACHED RUNWAY 18 AT 70-80 MPH AND AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE PULLED THE HAND BRAKE. THE ACFT SPUN RIGHT 45 DEGREES AND SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY. HE SAID IT FELT LIKE THE RIGHT BRAKE GRABBED HARD. THE ACFT CAME TO A STOP ABOUT 25 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY AFTER A VASI INSTALLATION HAD BEEN STRUCK DURING THE EXCURSION.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE APPROACHED RUNWAY 18 AT 70-80 MPH AND AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE PULLED THE HAND BRAKE. THE ACFT SPUN RIGHT 45 DEGREES AND SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY. HE SAID IT FELT LIKE THE RIGHT BRAKE GRABBED HARD. THE ACFT CAME TO A STOP ABOUT 25 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY AFTER A VASI INSTALLATION HAD BEEN STRUCK DURING THE EXCURSION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:50 PST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Field (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2590 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24
Tail NumberN6694P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind180° @ 5 kt
CeilingUnknown 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO