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January 23, 1982 · Piper PA-32-300 · N2872D
Topeka, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 23, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Topeka, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N2872D
Operator
Joseph F Martinak
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA020
THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING CROSSWIND LANDINGS ON RUNWAY 35. THE WIND WAS FROM 290 DEGREES AT 15 GUSTING 23 KNOTS. DURING A LANDING FLARE, A GUST OF WIND WAS ENCOUNTERED. THE PLANE SKIDDED AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY. THE NOSE GEAR STRUCK AN ICE BANK AND COLLAPSED.
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THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING CROSSWIND LANDINGS ON RUNWAY 35. THE WIND WAS FROM 290 DEGREES AT 15 GUSTING 23 KNOTS. DURING A LANDING FLARE, A GUST OF WIND WAS ENCOUNTERED. THE PLANE SKIDDED AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY. THE NOSE GEAR STRUCK AN ICE BANK AND COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportPhillip Billard (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN2872D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoseph F Martinak
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg