ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 369796
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| Date: | Saturday 17 September 1988 |
| Time: | 23:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-151 |
| Owner/operator: | Vagabond Flying Association |
| Registration: | N6252J |
| MSN: | 28-7615347 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-E3D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kenosha, WI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | West Chicago, IL (DPA |
| Kenosha, WI (KENW) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE ON A VFR APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT, AT NIGHT, THE PILOT MISIDENTIFIED THE STREET LIGHTS IN A MOBILE HOME PARK AS THE RUNWAY LIGHTS AND DESCENDED INTO WIRES. AFTERWARD THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO THE INTENDED RUNWAY AND MADE A SUCCESSFUL LANDING. AFTER LANDING THE PILOT DISCOVERED PARTS OF THE TAIL MISSING INCLUDING THE RUDDER.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI88LA238
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 18:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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