ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 367452
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| Date: | Thursday 1 February 1990 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-34-200 |
| Owner/operator: | David Lee Ingram |
| Registration: | N1335T |
| MSN: | 34-7250291 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1972 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING IO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | E. Haddam, CT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Staunton, VA (KSHD) |
| (42B) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PIPER PA-34-200 WAS ON SHORT FINAL TO RUNWAY 14, WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED WINDSHEAR AND MADE A HARD LANDING, RECEIVING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE FAA REPORTED THAT DUE TO A RIDGE LINE TO THE EAST, STRONG MECHANICAL WINDSHEAR WAS POSSIBLE WHEN THE WINDS WERE FROM 090 THROUGH 170 DEGREES.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC90LA065
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2024 14:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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