On June 18, 1987, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N9174M) operated by Muncie Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Muncie, IN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After landing on runway 32, N9174M veered left, struck a taxiway light, became airborne briefly, and finally collided with a barricade after the nosewheel sheared off.
What happened
Following touchdown on runway 32, the aircraft veered to the left side of the paved surface. During this excursion, it crossed a parallel taxiway and struck a taxiway light fixture. The pilot reported that the aircraft subsequently became airborne again before descending into a terrain depression. Upon impact with the ground at this location, the nosewheel sheared off, allowing the propeller to strike the surface. The aircraft then continued its path across runway 02, where it ultimately collided with a barricade and came to a stop.
The investigation
The pilot provided a statement regarding the sequence of events immediately following the landing. No mechanical pre-impact failures were noted in the provided text, though the nosewheel failure occurred during the post-landing excursion.
What happened in the 18 Jun 1987 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Muncie, IN?
After landing on runway 32, N9174M veered left, struck a taxiway light, became airborne briefly, and finally collided with a barricade after the nosewheel sheared off.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Jun 1987 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N9174M, operated by Muncie Aviation, Inc., at Muncie, IN.
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