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October 16, 1982 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2428L
Stevens Point, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stevens Point, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2428L
Operator
Sentry Aviation Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA026
THE AIRCRAFT PORPOISED DURING LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE BOUNCED OFF THE MAIN GEAR THEN THE NOSE GEAR. HE THEN APPLIED POWER BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO BOUNCE. AFTER HE SHUT DOWN POWER TO THE ENGINE THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO BOUNCE FINALLY COMING TO REST ON ITS NOSE.
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THE AIRCRAFT PORPOISED DURING LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE BOUNCED OFF THE MAIN GEAR THEN THE NOSE GEAR. HE THEN APPLIED POWER BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO BOUNCE. AFTER HE SHUT DOWN POWER TO THE ENGINE THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO BOUNCE FINALLY COMING TO REST ON ITS NOSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:16 CDT
Nearest AirportStevens Point (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length4036 ft
Runway Width15 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2428L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSentry Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0