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October 1, 1982 · Piper PA-28-140 · N15543

Newberg, OR

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Newberg, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N15543
Operator
Robert C Stark
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA83LA003

DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT MADE 3 LANDINGS ON A 2860 FT RUNWAY AT SPORTSMAN AIRPARK. HE THEN LANDED ON A 2300 FT TURF RUNWAY AT CHEHALEM AIRPORT IN LIGHT AND VARIABLE WIND CONDITIONS. WHILE LANDING AT CHEHALEM, THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, CROSSED A DITCH AND ROAD AND CAME TO REST IN A SECOND DITCH. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS WAS QUESTIONABLE. HOWEVER, AN EXAMINATION OF THE RUNWAY REVEALED SCUF MARKS FROM THE PLANE'S MAIN WHEELS, BEGINNING ABOUT 150 FT FROM THE DEPARTURE END. THE OWNER OF A BRAKE REPAIR FACILITY STATED THAT THE MARKS INDICATED TO HIM THAT BOTH BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED AND LOCKED. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR FAILED WHEN THE PLANE CROSSED THE FIRST DITCH. AT THAT LOCATION, A SPRAY PATTERN OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS FOUND WHICH WAS TYPICAL OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE. AN EXAMINATION OF THE BRAKES REVEALED ONLY NORMAL WEAR.

Full Narrative

DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT MADE 3 LANDINGS ON A 2860 FT RUNWAY AT SPORTSMAN AIRPARK. HE THEN LANDED ON A 2300 FT TURF RUNWAY AT CHEHALEM AIRPORT IN LIGHT AND VARIABLE WIND CONDITIONS. WHILE LANDING AT CHEHALEM, THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED BEYOND THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, CROSSED A DITCH AND ROAD AND CAME TO REST IN A SECOND DITCH. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS WAS QUESTIONABLE. HOWEVER, AN EXAMINATION OF THE RUNWAY REVEALED SCUF MARKS FROM THE PLANE'S MAIN WHEELS, BEGINNING ABOUT 150 FT FROM THE DEPARTURE END. THE OWNER OF A BRAKE REPAIR FACILITY STATED THAT THE MARKS INDICATED TO HIM THAT BOTH BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED AND LOCKED. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR FAILED WHEN THE PLANE CROSSED THE FIRST DITCH. AT THAT LOCATION, A SPRAY PATTERN OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS FOUND WHICH WAS TYPICAL OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE. AN EXAMINATION OF THE BRAKES REVEALED ONLY NORMAL WEAR.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:55 PDT
Nearest AirportCHEHALEM (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN15543
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert C Stark
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:54

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