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| Date: | Monday 8 August 1983 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Eiriavion Oy PIK-20B |
| Owner/operator: | Incorvaia , Frank |
| Registration: | N20PE |
| MSN: | 20109 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 480 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cordele, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Cordele, GA (02J) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT WAS COMPETING IN A REGIONAL SOARING CONTEST. WHILE EN ROUTE FROM THE 1ST TURN POINT HE ENCOUNTER RAIN & ELECTED TO LAND IN A PASTURE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE TAIL SKID STRUCK A HOLE WHICH CRACKED THE FUSELAGE, IMMEDIATELY FORWARD OF THE EMPENNAGE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL83LA322
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 7 July 1983 | N20PE | Private | 0 | Cordele, GA | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 00:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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