Piper PA-32R-301 N8159B
27 July 2010 · Ripon, Wisconsin, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 27 July 2010 at about 17:15 local time, a Piper PA-32R-301 registered N8159B, operated by Heitzmann Donald F, was involved in an incident near Ripon, Wisconsin, United States. 3 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was slightly damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 17:15
- Classification
- Incident
- Location
- Ripon, Wisconsin, United States
- Coordinates
- 43.8406, -88.8401
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32R-301
- Registration
- N8159B
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Heitzmann Donald F
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Juneau → Oshkosh
- Aircraft damage
- Minor
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CEN10IA447
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Probable cause
The inability of either pilot to see the other airplane due to the blind spot created by their respective airplane's wings.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
According to the pilot of the PA-11, a high-wing airplane, prior to entering the arrival route he performed a visual check to look for traffic in the area and then crossed Ripon, WI, at 90 knots and at an altitude of 1,800 feet. According to the pilot of the PA-32, a low-wing airplane, prior to entering the arrival route at Ripon he performed a visual check to look for traffic in the area, slowed to 90 knots, and descended to 1,800 feet. He increased his airspeed to between 95 and 100 knots upon hearing controllers advise pilots to keep their speed up. The pilot of the PA-11 observed the PA-32 come from above him, impact his propeller, and continue past him. Both airplanes landed without further incident. Examination of both airplanes revealed damage indicating a collision between the propeller blade of the PA-11 and the left main landing gear tire of the PA-32. No other damage was noted; an examination of the airframe and systems on both airplanes revealed no preexisting anomalies.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-32R-301 | N8159B | Heitzmann Donald F | Minor |
| Piper PA-11 | N78659 | - | Minor |
Other Piper PA-32R accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2010 | Piper PA-32R-300 | Jamestown, North Dakota, United States | Silas Liechty | No injuries | - |
| 8 Oct 2010 | Piper PA-32R-300 | Richmond, Indiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Mar 2010 | Piper PA-32R-300 | Williston, Florida, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 1 Jan 2010 | Piper PA-32R-300 | Concord, North Carolina, United States | Ram Air Freight Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 1 Aug 2010 | Piper PA-32R-301T | Mount Pleasant, Texas, United States | South Central Logistics LLC | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jan 2010 | Piper PA-32R-301T | Auburn, Alabama, United States | Saadeh Mamdouh | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2010 | Nord 3202 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | Schommer David L | No injuries | - |
| 6 Mar 2010 | Beechcraft A36 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jul 2010 | Beechcraft H35 | Green Lake, Wisconsin, United States | Michael A. Lella | No injuries | - |
| 21 Dec 2010 | Cessna 340A | Madison, Wisconsin, United States | Wisconsin Aviation Inc | No injuries | - |
| 15 Mar 2010 | Cessna 172M | Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States | Riverside Aviation Inc | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jul 2010 | Beechcraft 390 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | Roush Fenway Racing, LLC. | Serious injuries | - |