Casualties unknown

Pilot Evades Runway Incursion, Aircraft Noses Over at Sky Park Airport (N3128Z)

Red Hook, NY, US

On May 26, 1982, a Piper PA-22-160 (registration N3128Z) operated by Herbert Wilson was involved in an aviation accident near Red Hook, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During arrival at Sky Park Airport, a pilot made a low pass and landed on Runway 19. While touching down, he observed a twin-engine aircraft taxi onto the runway, executed an evasive maneuver to the right, and the aircraft departed the runway and nosed over.

Incident Overview

A pilot flying an aircraft to Sky Park Airport for radio repairs experienced a runway incursion during landing. According to the pilot's account, he had no contact with the UNICOM frequency during arrival. He performed a low pass over the airport, noted light wind conditions, and elected to land on Runway 19.

Sequence of Events

As the pilot was touching down on Runway 19, he observed a twin-engine aircraft of unknown make and model taxi onto the runway. The pilot stated that he could not execute a go-around and therefore initiated an evasive maneuver to the right. Subsequently, the aircraft departed the side of the runway and nosed over.

Aircraft and Occupants

The specific make, model, and registration of the aircraft involved in this incident are not provided in the source. The number of occupants and any injuries, if any, were not reported. Damage to the aircraft was not detailed.

Environmental Conditions

Wind was described as light at the time of the incident. No other weather information, such as visibility or ceiling, was mentioned. The time of day was not specified.

Aftermath

No further details regarding the aftermath, including whether the aircraft was recovered or any actions taken by airport personnel, were included in the source. The incident remains under investigation as per standard procedures.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03918. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.