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March 3, 1982 · Piper PA-32-300 · N55550
Crownpoint, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 3, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Crownpoint, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N55550
Operator
Window Rock Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA087
THE PILOT WAS LANDING TO THE SOUTH WITH A 25 KNOT WIND FROM THE SOUTHWEST. WHILE ON A SHORT FINAL APPROACH, THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE. ON TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT WHEEL ENTERED SOFT DIRT CAUSING THE PLANE TO DRIFT FURTHER LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN COLLIDED WITH A DIRT BERM, COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR AND BUCKLING THE ENGINE FIREWALL.
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THE PILOT WAS LANDING TO THE SOUTH WITH A 25 KNOT WIND FROM THE SOUTHWEST. WHILE ON A SHORT FINAL APPROACH, THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE. ON TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT WHEEL ENTERED SOFT DIRT CAUSING THE PLANE TO DRIFT FURTHER LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN COLLIDED WITH A DIRT BERM, COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR AND BUCKLING THE ENGINE FIREWALL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MST
Nearest AirportCrownpoint Municipal (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN55550
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWindow Rock Airways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 25 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:30