On May 25, 1983, a Piper PA28-151 (registration N6758F) was involved in an aviation accident near Elgin, IL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft struck the roof of a trailer truck while approaching to land over a toll road, separating the left main landing gear and damaging the other two. The pilot landed safely after circling for emergency equipment.
Incident Overview
During an approach to land over a toll road, the aircraft collided with the roof of a trailer truck. The impact separated the left main landing gear from the aircraft and damaged the other two landing gear components.
Collision Details
The collision left two depressions approximately 2 inches deep in the edge of the truck's roof, along with tire marks extending across the entire roof from side to side.
Post-Collision Actions
After the collision, the pilot circled the area to allow crash equipment to position itself for the landing. The pilot then landed the aircraft without further incident.
What happened in the 25 May 1983 Piper PA28-151 accident near Elgin, IL?
An aircraft struck the roof of a trailer truck while approaching to land over a toll road, separating the left main landing gear and damaging the other two. The pilot landed safely after circling for emergency equipment.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 May 1983 involved a Piper PA28-151, registration N6758F, at Elgin, IL.
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