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Aircraft Strikes VASI Lights During Landing in Gusty Conditions (N41341)

Alma, MI, US

On June 26, 1983, a Piper PA28-151 (registration N41341) was involved in an aviation accident near Alma, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft landed on runway 27 with gusty winds, touched down on the right main gear, and subsequently veered off the runway, causing the right wing to hit a VASI light.

Incident Overview

During a landing on runway 27, an aircraft collided with Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) lights. The pilot reported gusty winds but did not provide an estimated gust velocity. The wind was from 210 degrees at 12 knots.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that the aircraft touched down on the right main gear with the left wing high. A gust of wind reportedly caused the left wing to rise. The aircraft then angled off the runway, and the right wing contacted a VASI light.

No other details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, occupants, or extent of damage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jun 1983 Piper PA28-151 accident near Alma, MI?

An aircraft landed on runway 27 with gusty winds, touched down on the right main gear, and subsequently veered off the runway, causing the right wing to hit a VASI light.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jun 1983 involved a Piper PA28-151, registration N41341, at Alma, MI.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43280. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.