Casualties unknown

Aircraft Runs Off Runway and Collapses Landing Gear After Landing (N84581)

Storm Lake, IA, US

On August 11, 1983, a Piper PA-32-301 (registration N84581) was involved in an aviation accident near Storm Lake, IA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft veered off the right side of runway 35 after landing, colliding with three runway lights and collapsing the right main landing gear. The pilot reported directional control difficulties following touchdown. No mechanical issues were identified.

Event

An aircraft landing on runway 35 departed the right side of the runway, resulting in the collapse of the right landing gear. The aircraft struck three runway lights during the excursion, causing the right gear to break off.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, after touchdown the aircraft turned left. She applied right rudder to correct, but the aircraft then turned right. As she attempted to regain control, the aircraft swerved left and right again before exiting the right side of the runway. The wind was reported from the northeast at 7 to 10 knots at the time of landing.

Mechanical Inspection

A post-incident inspection found no mechanical deficiencies that would have contributed to the loss of directional control. The aircraft's systems and components were examined, and no anomalies were noted.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Aug 1983 Piper PA-32-301 accident near Storm Lake, IA?

An aircraft veered off the right side of runway 35 after landing, colliding with three runway lights and collapsing the right main landing gear. The pilot reported directional control difficulties following touchdown. No mechanical issues were identified.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Aug 1983 involved a Piper PA-32-301, registration N84581, at Storm Lake, IA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44284. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.