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May 27, 1982 · Piper PA-34 · N1181X
Springfield, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-34
Tail Number
N1181X
Operator
William J Weber
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA188
AFTER LANDING THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAXI THE AIRCRAFT BACK TO THE RAMP AREA IN HEAVY RAIN AND REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE AIRCRAFT TAXIED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK TWO RUNWAY LIGHTS.
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AFTER LANDING THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAXI THE AIRCRAFT BACK TO THE RAMP AREA IN HEAVY RAIN AND REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE AIRCRAFT TAXIED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK TWO RUNWAY LIGHTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSpringfield Capital (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length7999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34
Tail NumberN1181X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam J Weber
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind310° @ 7 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0