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August 28, 1988 · Luscombe 8A · N1404K
Painton, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Painton, MO
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N1404K
Operator
Dejournett William D
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC88DCA03
WHILE THE PILOT WAS MAKING AN APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK AN UNMARKED POWER LINE. THE POWER LINE WAS LOCATED ABOUT 650 FEET FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY & 46 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. AFTER HITTING THE POWER LINES, THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A BEAN FIELD AND WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT DID NOT MAINTIAN THE PROPER DECENT RATE ON THE FINAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT.
Full Narrative
WHILE THE PILOT WAS MAKING AN APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK AN UNMARKED POWER LINE. THE POWER LINE WAS LOCATED ABOUT 650 FEET FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY & 46 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. AFTER HITTING THE POWER LINES, THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A BEAN FIELD AND WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 CDT
Nearest AirportEaa, Chapter 453 (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN1404K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDejournett William D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC