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January 3, 1986 · Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · N420W
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A
Tail Number
N420W
Operator
Prestige Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA057
ON THE SECOND APPROACH TO RWY 22R THE PRIVATE PILOT (IN THE LEFT SEAT) ATTEMPTED TO LAND. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT HARD AND THE ACFT BOUNCED COMING DOWN ON THE LEFT WING TIP. THE ACFT THEN HIT ON ITS RIGHT MAIN GEAR, THEN THE LEFT MAIN GEAR. THE RIGHT MAIN TIRE & WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE ACFT. THE ACFT SKIDDED TO A STOP ON THE RWY.
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ON THE SECOND APPROACH TO RWY 22R THE PRIVATE PILOT (IN THE LEFT SEAT) ATTEMPTED TO LAND. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT HARD AND THE ACFT BOUNCED COMING DOWN ON THE LEFT WING TIP. THE ACFT THEN HIT ON ITS RIGHT MAIN GEAR, THEN THE LEFT MAIN GEAR. THE RIGHT MAIN TIRE & WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE ACFT. THE ACFT SKIDDED TO A STOP ON THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:33 EST
Nearest AirportIndianapolis Intl (0nm N)
Runway22R
Runway Length10005 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A
Tail NumberN420W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrestige Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGarrett · TFE731-3-1G · Turbojet · 3700
Seats12
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC