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August 24, 1983 · Piper PA-28-140 · N1656J
Winslow, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winslow, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N1656J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA408
THE PLT STATED THAT HIS ANXIETY DURING THE APPROACH DELAYED HIS DECISION TO ABORT A LONG LANDING. AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN AT THE END OF THE RWY BUT, THE ACFT COLLIDED WTH A STUMP AND DAMAGED THE RT WING. THE PLTS ANXIETY WAS BASED ON ANOTHER ACCIDENT THAT HE HAD IN FEBRUARY AT THIS AIRSTRIP. THAT ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING TAKEOFF.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HIS ANXIETY DURING THE APPROACH DELAYED HIS DECISION TO ABORT A LONG LANDING. AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN AT THE END OF THE RWY BUT, THE ACFT COLLIDED WTH A STUMP AND DAMAGED THE RT WING. THE PLTS ANXIETY WAS BASED ON ANOTHER ACCIDENT THAT HE HAD IN FEBRUARY AT THIS AIRSTRIP. THAT ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway18
Runway Length1350 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN1656J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 10 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO