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February 18, 1987 · Beech B-35 · N8827M
Butler, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 18, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Butler, MO
Aircraft
Beech B-35
Tail Number
N8827M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA052
THE PIC FLEW A TRAFFIC PATTERN THAT PLACED HIM LANDING LONG TO THE RWY AT BUTLER, MO. THE PIC PERCEIVED AN ENG FAILURE PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A GO-AROUND AND ACTIVATED THE FUEL BOOST PUMP AND ADVANCED THE THROTTLE. THE PIC RPTD THE ENG FAULTERED AND QUIT. THE PIC WAS THEN FORCED TO LAND THE ACFT OFF AIRPORT. THE ENG IDLE SETTING WAS DETERMINED TO BE SET TOO LOW.
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THE PIC FLEW A TRAFFIC PATTERN THAT PLACED HIM LANDING LONG TO THE RWY AT BUTLER, MO. THE PIC PERCEIVED AN ENG FAILURE PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A GO-AROUND AND ACTIVATED THE FUEL BOOST PUMP AND ADVANCED THE THROTTLE. THE PIC RPTD THE ENG FAULTERED AND QUIT. THE PIC WAS THEN FORCED TO LAND THE ACFT OFF AIRPORT. THE ENG IDLE SETTING WAS DETERMINED TO BE SET TOO LOW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest AirportBUTLER (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B-35
Tail NumberN8827M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT