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April 9, 1983 · Piper PA-28-140 · N2348T
Fair Oaks, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fair Oaks, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N2348T
Operator
Navy Lemoore Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LA187
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN WHEN IT OVERRAN THE RUNWAY ON A PLEASURE FLIGHT. NIGHT VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED. THE PILOT STATED THAT UPON ARRIVAL HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE 'WIND INDICATOR', HOWEVER, WHEN HE SAW AN ACFT LAND TO THE NORTH HE ELECTED TO DO THE SAME. HIS FIRST ATTEMPT AT LANDING WAS 'TOO FAST' AND HE 'WAVED OFF.' ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP PRIOR TO REACHING THE END OF RUNWAY 36. THE WIND WAS FROM THE SOUTH AT 4 TO 7 KTS.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN WHEN IT OVERRAN THE RUNWAY ON A PLEASURE FLIGHT. NIGHT VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED. THE PILOT STATED THAT UPON ARRIVAL HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE 'WIND INDICATOR', HOWEVER, WHEN HE SAW AN ACFT LAND TO THE NORTH HE ELECTED TO DO THE SAME. HIS FIRST ATTEMPT AT LANDING WAS 'TOO FAST' AND HE 'WAVED OFF.' ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP PRIOR TO REACHING THE END OF RUNWAY 36. THE WIND WAS FROM THE SOUTH AT 4 TO 7 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Field (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2590 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN2348T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNavy Lemoore Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind180° @ 4 kt, gusting 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO