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August 11, 1983 · Piper PA-32-301 · N84581
Storm Lake, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Storm Lake, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-301
Tail Number
N84581
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA186
THE ACFT RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY AND COLLAPSED THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR. THE ACFT LANDING ON RWY 35 WITH THE WIND FROM THE NORTHEAST AT 7 TO 10 KTS. THE PILOT SAID THE ACFT TURNED LEFT AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND SHE CORRECTED WITH RIGHT RUDDER, THEN THE ACFT TURNED RIGHT. AS THE PILOT TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL THE ACFT SWERVED LEFT AND RIGHT AGAIN ANDRAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH 3 RWY LIGHTS AND THE RIGHT GEAR BROKE OFF. NO MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES WERE NOTED WHICH WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LOSS OF CONTROL.
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THE ACFT RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY AND COLLAPSED THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR. THE ACFT LANDING ON RWY 35 WITH THE WIND FROM THE NORTHEAST AT 7 TO 10 KTS. THE PILOT SAID THE ACFT TURNED LEFT AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND SHE CORRECTED WITH RIGHT RUDDER, THEN THE ACFT TURNED RIGHT. AS THE PILOT TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL THE ACFT SWERVED LEFT AND RIGHT AGAIN ANDRAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH 3 RWY LIGHTS AND THE RIGHT GEAR BROKE OFF. NO MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES WERE NOTED WHICH WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LOSS OF CONTROL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportStorm Lake Muni (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-301
Tail NumberN84581
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC