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August 28, 1983 · Piper PA-32-260 · N9346C
Watertown, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Watertown, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Tail Number
N9346C
Operator
Air Watertown
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA394
THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL & THE ACFT STRUCK 3 LANDING LIGHTS. THE LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED & THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING. THE PILOT STATED THAT HIS LANDING LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE DURING THE LANDING AND LACK OF CENTERLINE REFERENCE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
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THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL & THE ACFT STRUCK 3 LANDING LIGHTS. THE LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED & THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING. THE PILOT STATED THAT HIS LANDING LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE DURING THE LANDING AND LACK OF CENTERLINE REFERENCE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWatertown (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberN9346C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Watertown
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4B5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 30 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:00