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November 15, 1982 · Piper PA28-180 · N8385W
Leadville, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Leadville, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA28-180
Tail Number
N8385W
Operator
Robert Threlkeld
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83LA031
THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAKING OFF IN SNOW WITH WHEEL PANTS INSTALLED. THE PANTS FILLED WITH SNOW AND PLANE PULLED TO LEFT. IN ATTEMPT TO RECOVER DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GET BACK ON THE RUNWAY THE AIRCRAFT HIT THE ASPHALT RIDGE ON THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY SEPARATING THE NOSE-GEAR FROM THE AIRCRAFT.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAKING OFF IN SNOW WITH WHEEL PANTS INSTALLED. THE PANTS FILLED WITH SNOW AND PLANE PULLED TO LEFT. IN ATTEMPT TO RECOVER DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GET BACK ON THE RUNWAY THE AIRCRAFT HIT THE ASPHALT RIDGE ON THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY SEPARATING THE NOSE-GEAR FROM THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MST
Nearest AirportLake County (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-180
Tail NumberN8385W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Threlkeld
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg