ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355749
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| Date: | Saturday 14 June 1997 |
| Time: | 00:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-235 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9268W |
| MSN: | 28-10941 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Morgantown, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ft Belvor, VA (KDAA) |
| (KGPA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he keyed his mike several times in an attempt to activate the runway lighting. However, his attempts were unsuccessful. The pilot stated that he believed that he had the runway in sight, even without the lights, and continued with his approach and landing. At touchdown the pilot said he felt a jolt and the airplane came to an immediate stop 15 feet south of the runway. All three landing gear collapsed and both wings were substantially damaged
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing on and his failure to align with an unlighted runway at night. Factors were the lack of runway lighting and the night light condition.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD97LA089
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 15:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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