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December 26, 1983 · Piper PA-28-140 · N9565W
Iowa Falls, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Iowa Falls, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N9565W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA045
THE ACFT SWERVED AND COLLIDED WITH A SNOWBANK ALONGSIDE THE RWY DURING LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT SHE HIT SOME SNOW AND ICE ON THE RWY AND WHEN THE ACFT STARTED TO SLIDE SHE LOST CONTROL. THE ACFT TURNED LEFT AND WHEN THE LEFT WING HIT THE SNOWBANK THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE ACFT SWERVED AND COLLIDED WITH A SNOWBANK ALONGSIDE THE RWY DURING LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT SHE HIT SOME SNOW AND ICE ON THE RWY AND WHEN THE ACFT STARTED TO SLIDE SHE LOST CONTROL. THE ACFT TURNED LEFT AND WHEN THE LEFT WING HIT THE SNOWBANK THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportIowa Falls Muni (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN9565W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point9 C / 1 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:57
Weather SourceWFAC