Casualties unknown

Nose Gear Collapses After Landing; Pilot Reports Nosewheel First Touchdown (N3634P)

Phoenix, AZ, US

On May 12, 1984, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N3634P) was involved in an aviation accident near Phoenix, AZ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot who had just purchased the aircraft and flown it for only three hours reported that during landing the nose wheel touched down first, he struggled with directional control, and after stopping the nose gear collapsed.

Accident Details

The pilot had just purchased the aircraft and had flown it for only three hours. The purpose of the flight was to ferry the aircraft to Deer Valley for a paint job.

Pilot Report

During the landing, the pilot reported that the wind was from 150 degrees at 6 knots, gusting to 12 knots. He stated that the nose wheel touched down first, and he struggled to maintain directional control. He guided the aircraft onto a turn-off, and after bringing it to a stop, the nose gear collapsed.

Outcome

The pilot's account provided specific details about the wind conditions and the sequence of events leading to the collapse. The nose gear collapse occurred after the aircraft had come to a complete stop on the turn-off. No further information was available from the source regarding the extent of damage or any other factors.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X39633. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.