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January 9, 1986 · Piper PA-32R-300 · N38127
Lawrence, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 9, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lawrence, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-300
Tail Number
N38127
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA047
THE PLT STATED HE MISTOOK AN ICE AND SNOW COVERED AREA FOR A TAXIWAY AND TURNED OFF PAST THE ACTUAL TAXIWAY. THE ACFT STRUCK A SNOWBANK WHICH COLLAPSED THE NOSEGEAR. THE BLUE TAXIWAY LIGHT WAS OUT. THIS LIGHT MARKS THE EDGE OF TAXIWAY. THE TAXIWAY WAS FREE OF ICE AND SNOW MAKING IT EASILY DESTINGUISHABLE FROM THE SNOW AND ICE AT IT'S EDGES. THE PLT WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE AIRPORT, HAVING FLOWN IN AND OUT OF THE AIRPORT ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED AFTER LANDING IS REQUIRED BEFORE EXECUTING A TURN TO THE TAXIWAY.
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THE PLT STATED HE MISTOOK AN ICE AND SNOW COVERED AREA FOR A TAXIWAY AND TURNED OFF PAST THE ACTUAL TAXIWAY. THE ACFT STRUCK A SNOWBANK WHICH COLLAPSED THE NOSEGEAR. THE BLUE TAXIWAY LIGHT WAS OUT. THIS LIGHT MARKS THE EDGE OF TAXIWAY. THE TAXIWAY WAS FREE OF ICE AND SNOW MAKING IT EASILY DESTINGUISHABLE FROM THE SNOW AND ICE AT IT'S EDGES. THE PLT WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE AIRPORT, HAVING FLOWN IN AND OUT OF THE AIRPORT ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED AFTER LANDING IS REQUIRED BEFORE EXECUTING A TURN TO THE TAXIWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:00 CST
Nearest AirportLAWRENCE (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32R-300
Tail NumberN38127
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT