Casualties unknown

Aircraft Strikes Trees During Landing Roll (N8349Z)

Sewanee, TN, US

On October 1, 1983, a Piper PA-32-301 (registration N8349Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Sewanee, TN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft collided with trees during the landing roll. The pilot gave conflicting accounts, mentioning locked brakes or a flat tire. Skid marks were observed from both tires.

Accident Overview

An aircraft struck trees during the landing roll after touching down. The pilot provided several different descriptions of the event, including locked brakes (like a parking brake engagement) and a flat left tire combined with full right rudder input to maintain directional control.

Skid Marks and Witness Accounts

According to the pilot, a skid mark from the left tire began at touchdown. The right tire left a skid mark approximately 100 feet later. An insurance adjuster reported that the pilot claimed he did not use the brakes during the landing. However, another witness stated that both tires left skid marks starting 800 feet from the runway threshold.

No further details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or injuries are available from the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Oct 1983 Piper PA-32-301 accident near Sewanee, TN?

An aircraft collided with trees during the landing roll. The pilot gave conflicting accounts, mentioning locked brakes or a flat tire. Skid marks were observed from both tires.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Oct 1983 involved a Piper PA-32-301, registration N8349Z, at Sewanee, TN.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44736. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.