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August 10, 1983 · Piper PA-32R-301 · N29AM
Wheeling, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Wheeling, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301
Tail Number
N29AM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA373
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE TAXIED SOUTHEAST ON RUNWAY 12L, THEN TURNED TO TAXI NORTHWEST ON RUNWAY 34. DURING THE TURN, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WENT OFF THE RUNWAY AND INTO A HOLE IN THE SOD. THE WIDTH OF RUNWAY 12L IS 50 FT AND THE WIDTH OF RUNWAY 34 IS 100 FT. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBST DAMAGE TO THE LEFT MAIN GEAR AND LEFT WING.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE TAXIED SOUTHEAST ON RUNWAY 12L, THEN TURNED TO TAXI NORTHWEST ON RUNWAY 34. DURING THE TURN, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WENT OFF THE RUNWAY AND INTO A HOLE IN THE SOD. THE WIDTH OF RUNWAY 12L IS 50 FT AND THE WIDTH OF RUNWAY 34 IS 100 FT. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBST DAMAGE TO THE LEFT MAIN GEAR AND LEFT WING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPalwaukee (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32R-301
Tail NumberN29AM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO