On November 11, 1984, a Piper PA-32RT-300T (registration N22267) was involved in an aviation accident near Bloomington, IN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Aircraft experienced two pitch-down events during flight. First during cruise, then on final approach when flaps were lowered, causing left wing to contact an approach light. Pilot landed safely. Post-flight found autopilot switch engaged and vacuum pump failure due to normal wear.
Event Description
According to the pilot, while the aircraft was in cruise flight, the nose pitched down abruptly. The pilot disengaged the autopilot and observed that the vacuum system was inoperative. The flight continued under manual control without further incident until the late final approach to the destination. When the flaps were lowered, the nose pitched down again, and the left wing struck an approach light. The pilot regained control and landed the aircraft successfully.
Post-Landing Findings
After landing, it was noticed that the autopilot switch was still in the engaged position. The vacuum pump was found to have failed due to normal wear.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 11 Nov 1984 Piper PA-32RT-300T accident near Bloomington, IN?
Aircraft experienced two pitch-down events during flight. First during cruise, then on final approach when flaps were lowered, causing left wing to contact an approach light. Pilot landed safely. Post-flight found autopilot switch engaged and vacuum pump failure due to normal wear.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Nov 1984 involved a Piper PA-32RT-300T, registration N22267, at Bloomington, IN.
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