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November 20, 1983 · Piper PA-24-250 · N6159P
Norwalk, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Norwalk, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N6159P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA048
THE ACFT MADE A HARD LANDING WHILE ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLT. THE PLT STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE BELOW 3000 FT MSL. DURING THE HE ENCOUNTERED WIND SHEAR WHICH CAUSED HIM TO DROP 40 FT ONTO THE RWY. THE ACFT MANUAL STATES THAT 'IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS AND CROSSWINDS IT MAY BE DESIRABLE TO APPROACH THE GROUND AT HIGHER THAN NORMAL SPEED WITH PARTIAL OR NO FLAPS.' HE MADE THIS APPROACH USING FULL FLAPS. ABOUT A HALF HOUR AFTER THE ACCIDENT CLEVELAND REPORTED A FRONTAL PASSAGE WITH WINDS FROM 170 DEGREES AT 20 KTS GUSTING TO 30 KTS.
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THE ACFT MADE A HARD LANDING WHILE ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLT. THE PLT STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE BELOW 3000 FT MSL. DURING THE HE ENCOUNTERED WIND SHEAR WHICH CAUSED HIM TO DROP 40 FT ONTO THE RWY. THE ACFT MANUAL STATES THAT 'IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS AND CROSSWINDS IT MAY BE DESIRABLE TO APPROACH THE GROUND AT HIGHER THAN NORMAL SPEED WITH PARTIAL OR NO FLAPS.' HE MADE THIS APPROACH USING FULL FLAPS. ABOUT A HALF HOUR AFTER THE ACCIDENT CLEVELAND REPORTED A FRONTAL PASSAGE WITH WINDS FROM 170 DEGREES AT 20 KTS GUSTING TO 30 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EST
Nearest AirportHuron Company (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3950 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN6159P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC