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May 13, 1982 · Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30 · N36546
Pineville, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pineville, LA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N36546
Operator
Modern Flying Serv
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA175
DURING TAXI TO THE RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR DROPPED INTO AN UNMARKED HOLE ON THE RIGHT EDGE OF THE TAXIWAY RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
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DURING TAXI TO THE RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR DROPPED INTO AN UNMARKED HOLE ON THE RIGHT EDGE OF THE TAXIWAY RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 CDT
Nearest AirportPineville Municipal (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300 PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN36546
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorModern Flying Serv
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time08:00