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May 11, 1989 · Piper PA-28-180 · N7741W
Moberly, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moberly, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N7741W
Operator
Wundrack Bruce M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA108
DURING THE CONTINUATION OF A STUDENT SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY FLT, WHILE ON A TAKEOFF GROUND RUN, THE ACFT VEERED ABRUPTLY TO THE LEFT AND A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTED. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE PLT AND WITNESSES STATED THERE WERE NUMEROUS DUST DEVILS IN THE AREA ALONG WITH THERMAL ACTIVITY. THE PLT FELT THAT THE WEATHER CONTRIBUTED TO THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT CRASH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE ON TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS LACK OF CONTROL WERE WIND GUSTS FROM DUST DEVILS IN THE AREA, THERMAL ACTIVITY, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE.
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DURING THE CONTINUATION OF A STUDENT SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY FLT, WHILE ON A TAKEOFF GROUND RUN, THE ACFT VEERED ABRUPTLY TO THE LEFT AND A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTED. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE PLT AND WITNESSES STATED THERE WERE NUMEROUS DUST DEVILS IN THE AREA ALONG WITH THERMAL ACTIVITY. THE PLT FELT THAT THE WEATHER CONTRIBUTED TO THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT CRASH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CDT
Nearest AirportOmar Bradley (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length3720 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN7741W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWundrack Bruce M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC