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September 6, 1982 · Piper PA32-301 · N8200M
Raton, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Raton, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA32-301
Tail Number
N8200M
Operator
Pioneer Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA366
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPORT REGULATIONS WERE SUCH THAT HE HAD TO MAKE A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 17. THE WIND WAS FROM 350 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. HE STATED THAT JUST AFTER LIFTOFF, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. FORWARD ELEVATOR WAS APPLIED TO BREAK THE STALL AND THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT HIT SOFT DIRT AND A DITCH CAUSING THE LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPORT REGULATIONS WERE SUCH THAT HE HAD TO MAKE A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 17. THE WIND WAS FROM 350 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. HE STATED THAT JUST AFTER LIFTOFF, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. FORWARD ELEVATOR WAS APPLIED TO BREAK THE STALL AND THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT HIT SOFT DIRT AND A DITCH CAUSING THE LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MDT
Nearest AirportLa Mesa Park (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32-301
Tail NumberN8200M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPioneer Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0