N43020 is a 1974 Piper PA-28-151. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Lake In The Hills, IL. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 1974. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2012. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 52 years old
- 1 of 990 Piper PA-28-151
2012
1974
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The pilot reported that he was attempting to land, at night, on an unlit grass airstrip. The pilot landed to the right of the runway by about 10 ft. During the rollout the right wing hit a small tree and separated partially from the fuselage at the wing root, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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