On April 8, 1987, a Piper PA-32R-301 (registration N8248D) operated by High Flyers was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Providence, LA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing on a 2,200-foot sod strip, a pilot familiar with the field allowed the aircraft to drift left. The left main landing gear struck a concrete culvert, causing gear separation and the aircraft to rotate left and slide to a stop.
Accident Details
The accident occurred during the landing roll on a sod runway measuring 2,200 feet in length and 90 feet in width. The pilot, who was reportedly familiar with the strip, permitted the aircraft to drift to the left. As the aircraft continued its landing roll, the left main landing gear struck the end of a concrete culvert. The culvert was located approximately 500 feet from the approach end of the runway and did not extend fully to the extreme edge of the runway surface.
The impact caused the left main landing gear to separate from the aircraft. Subsequently, the aircraft rotated to the left and slid to a stop.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the wind conditions at the time of the accident were from 360 degrees at five knots.
What happened in the 8 Apr 1987 Piper PA-32R-301 accident near Lake Providence, LA?
During landing on a 2,200-foot sod strip, a pilot familiar with the field allowed the aircraft to drift left. The left main landing gear struck a concrete culvert, causing gear separation and the aircraft to rotate left and slide to a stop.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Apr 1987 involved a Piper PA-32R-301, registration N8248D, operated by High Flyers, at Lake Providence, LA.
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