On April 26, 1983, a Piper PA-28R (registration N7670J) was involved in an aviation accident near Havana, IL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an attempted go-around on runway 9, a pilot reported seeing only two landing gear lights. A gust of wind caught the aircraft, which would not climb. The aircraft hit the ground at the top of a hill next to the runway. Continuity checks of landing gear warning systems found no malfunctions.
Accident Details
The aircraft collided with the ground during an attempted go-around on runway 9. The pilot reported seeing only two of the landing gear lights illuminated during the approach. The approach was conducted in a crosswind from 170 degrees at 18 knots with gusts to 24 knots, which the pilot described as a bad crosswind. After deciding to go around, the pilot stated that a gust of wind caught the aircraft and it would not climb. The aircraft subsequently struck the ground at the top of a hill adjacent to the runway.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, a continuity check of the landing gear warning systems, including lights and horn, revealed no malfunctions.
What happened in the 26 Apr 1983 Piper PA-28R accident near Havana, IL?
During an attempted go-around on runway 9, a pilot reported seeing only two landing gear lights. A gust of wind caught the aircraft, which would not climb. The aircraft hit the ground at the top of a hill next to the runway. Continuity checks of landing gear warning systems found no malfunctions.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Apr 1983 involved a Piper PA-28R, registration N7670J, at Havana, IL.
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