ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 316282
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| Date: | Saturday 13 September 1986 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-24-180 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7277P |
| MSN: | 242453 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2670 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Danville, Indiana -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | DANVILLE , IN (79I) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GRAVEL RUNWAY DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRSTRIP WAS SURROUNDED BY CORNSTALKS, AND THAT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP, THERE WAS DEEP LOOSE GRAVEL. REPORTEDLY, THE LOOSE GRAVEL CAUGHT THE LEFT WHEEL AND SWERVED THE AIRCRAFT INTO THE CORN FIELD.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI86LA223
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jul-2023 07:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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