No fatalities

Airplane Strikes Construction Drum After Landing on Displaced Threshold (N2484Y)

Peoria, IL, US

On September 23, 1992, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N2484Y) operated by Clark Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Peoria, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PRIVATE PILOT'S MISJUDGED TOUCHDOWN. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO SUNGLARE, ONGOING RUNWAY CONSTRUCTION, AND THE PILOT'S INATTENTION TO ATC/COMMUNICATIONS/INFORMATION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Pilot landing into setting sun touched down on displaced threshold, struck a 55-gallon drum, and skidded into an excavated area. Construction was noted in NOTAMs and ATIS, but pilot said she did not pay attention.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that while landing into the setting sun, her approach had a relatively low angle of attack. She stated she was trying to get the sun out of her eyes, to no avail. The airplane touched down on the displaced threshold of the landing runway. Upon touchdown, the pilot immediately realized that the concrete was torn out ahead. The airplane then impacted a 55-gallon drum and skidded into an excavated area of the displaced threshold.

Notice of Construction

The construction on the displaced threshold was included in NOTAMs and the ATIS information. The pilot stated that she listened to Peoria ATIS and heard mention of construction on Runway 31, but because construction had been ongoing since spring, she did not pay any more attention.

Markings

The displaced threshold and construction areas were marked appropriately.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Sept 1992 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Peoria, IL?

Pilot landing into setting sun touched down on displaced threshold, struck a 55-gallon drum, and skidded into an excavated area. Construction was noted in NOTAMs and ATIS, but pilot said she did not pay attention.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Sept 1992 Piper PA-28-161 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Sept 1992 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N2484Y, operated by Clark Aviation, at Peoria, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PRIVATE PILOT'S MISJUDGED TOUCHDOWN. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO SUNGLARE, ONGOING RUNWAY CONSTRUCTION, AND THE PILOT'S INATTENTION TO ATC/COMMUNICATIONS/INFORMATION.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15669. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.