# NTSB CHI83LA227: Piper PA28-151, N6758F, Elgin, IL, May 25, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 25, 1983, 16:05 local (21:05 UTC)
- Place: Elgin, IL
- Coordinates: 42.029426, -88.239997 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.0294&lon=-88.2400&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12185
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI83LA227
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12185/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA227

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - object - vehicle (contributing factor)
  - planned approach - below, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
- Main gear collapsed, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - landing gear,main gear attachment - overload (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE ROOF OF A TRAILER TRUCK DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND OVER A TOLL ROAD. THE COLLISION SEPARATED THE LEFT MAIN GEAR FROM THE ACFT AND DAMAGED THE OTHER TWO LANDING GEAR. THE IMPACT LEFT TWO DEPRESSIONS ABOUT 2 INCHES DEEP IN THE EDGE OF THE TRUCKS ROOF AND TIRE MARKS ACROSS THE ENTIRE ROOF FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT AFTER CIRCLING SO THAT CRASH EQUIPMENT COULD GET INTO POSITION FOR HIS LANDING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6758F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6758F-2022-06-04), registration cancelled 2022-06-04, S/N 28-7715177 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA28-151
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-151](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-151) (registry code 7102805) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-7715177
- Airframe hours: 3208
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Tufts Edgcumbe, Inc.
- Last inspection: Annual, April 18, 1983, 68 hours before
- Departed: 96C, ROCHESTER, WI
- Airport: C06, Elgin, runway 36, 2,800 × 200 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 30; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 300 total, 100 in this make and model, 175 as pilot in command, 8 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 37 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: DPA, 10 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19830525021089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830525021089A), May 25, 1983: Piper PA28151, Elgin, IL, Substantial damage. Aircrafts left main landing gear was torn off on a low final by impact with a truck on nearby I90. Other damage.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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