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June 3, 1983 · Piper PA-34-200T · N69CZ
Chesterfield, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Chesterfield, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200T
Tail Number
N69CZ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA121
THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY INTO SOFT TERRAIN AND COLLAPSED THE MAIN GEAR DURING LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE AFTER WHICH THE LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE TIRE AFTER THE ACCIDENT SHOWED THE TIRE WAS FLAT BUT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A BLOWOUT.
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THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY INTO SOFT TERRAIN AND COLLAPSED THE MAIN GEAR DURING LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE AFTER WHICH THE LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE TIRE AFTER THE ACCIDENT SHOWED THE TIRE WAS FLAT BUT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A BLOWOUT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:11 CDT
Nearest AirportSpirit Of St. Louis (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length6008 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200T
Tail NumberN69CZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360E · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:19
Weather SourceWFAC