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October 7, 1983 · American AA-1A · N9237L
Delaware, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Delaware, OH
Aircraft
American AA-1A
Tail Number
N9237L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA013
THE PLT OF AMERICAN AA-1A, N9237L, DEPARTED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN, WHILE TURNING BASE, BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC TAXING ON THE RWY. HE REENTER THE PATTERN ON DOWNWIND & CONTINUED HIS PATTERN, BUT DID NOT SEE A PIPER PA-38, N 2333B, THAT ENTERED THE PATTERN. THE PA-38 PILOT ALSO ENTERED THE DOWNWIND AFTER RETURNING FROM A ROUND ROBIN FLT. THE AA-1A PLT SAID THAT HE WAS ON A SHORT FINAL AT ABOUT 10 FT AGL, WHEN HE SAW HIS PROPELLER STRIKE THE TAIL OF THE PIPER. HE SLOWED HIS ACFT TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE PIPER, THEN THE AA-1A STALLED & HIT THE RWY NOSE 1ST. THE PIPER PLT SAID THAT WHEN HE TOUCHED DOWN, HE HEARD A NOISE & HIS ACFT BEGAN FISHTAILING. HE WAS UNAWARE THAT HIS ACFT HAD BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER ACFT UNTIL HE WAS OFF THE RWY & ONTO A TAXIWAY.
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THE PLT OF AMERICAN AA-1A, N9237L, DEPARTED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN, WHILE TURNING BASE, BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC TAXING ON THE RWY. HE REENTER THE PATTERN ON DOWNWIND & CONTINUED HIS PATTERN, BUT DID NOT SEE A PIPER PA-38, N 2333B, THAT ENTERED THE PATTERN. THE PA-38 PILOT ALSO ENTERED THE DOWNWIND AFTER RETURNING FROM A ROUND ROBIN FLT. THE AA-1A PLT SAID THAT HE WAS ON A SHORT FINAL AT ABOUT 10 FT AGL, WHEN HE SAW HIS PROPELLER STRIKE THE TAIL OF THE PIPER. HE SLOWED HIS ACFT TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE PIPER, THEN THE AA-1A STALLED & HIT THE RWY NOSE 1ST. THE PIPER PLT SAID THAT WHEN HE TOUCHED DOWN, HE HEARD A NOISE & HIS ACFT BEGAN FISHTAILING. HE WAS UNAWARE THAT HIS ACFT HAD BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER ACFT UNTIL HE WAS OFF THE RWY & ONTO A TAXIWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:50 EDT
Nearest AirportDelaware Muni (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican AA-1A
Tail NumberN9237L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C2C · Reciprocating · 108 | Lycoming · O-235-LAC · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind160° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC