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August 17, 1983 · Piper PA-28-161 · N81287
San Jose, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N81287
Operator
Flying Country Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LA394
THE PLT STATED THAT HER APCH FOR LANDING WAS HIGH & FAST, WHICH RESULTED IN A TOUCHDOWN ON THE MIDDLE 1/3 OF THE RWY. DURING THE ROLL-OUT, SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, BUT THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT STRUCK A TREE, THEN CAME TO REST NEXT TO A STUMP & A RISE IN THE TERRAIN. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS CALM. APRX 25 MI WEST AT THE SAN JOSE MUNI ARPT, THE 1545 PDT WIND WAS FROM 320 DEG AT 9 KTS.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HER APCH FOR LANDING WAS HIGH & FAST, WHICH RESULTED IN A TOUCHDOWN ON THE MIDDLE 1/3 OF THE RWY. DURING THE ROLL-OUT, SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, BUT THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT STRUCK A TREE, THEN CAME TO REST NEXT TO A STUMP & A RISE IN THE TERRAIN. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS CALM. APRX 25 MI WEST AT THE SAN JOSE MUNI ARPT, THE 1545 PDT WIND WAS FROM 320 DEG AT 9 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 PDT
Nearest AirportRancho San Antonio (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN81287
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Country Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC