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July 5, 1988 · Mooney M20J · N11652
Thief Rvr Falls, MN
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Thief Rvr Falls, MN
Aircraft
Mooney M20J
Tail Number
N11652
Operator
Willmar Air Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA154
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:35 CDT
Nearest AirportThief Rvr Falls Regional (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20J
Tail NumberN11652
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWillmar Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A3B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC