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April 1, 1987 · Cessna 140 · N89316
Creve Coeur, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Creve Coeur, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N89316
Operator
George Abner Benson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA071
THE PIC WAS PRACTICING LANDINGS IN GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. PIC LANDED LONG, AND AFTER ROLLING A SHORT DISTANCE, PERCEIVED THAT THE WIND DIRECTION HAD CHANGED. THE PIC STATED THAT THIS NEW WIND DIRECTION WAS NOW MORE OF A TAILWIND. THE PIC DID NOT SELECT A GO-AROUND AND MAINTAINED DIRECTIONAL CONTROL UNTIL RUNNING OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SOFT TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER INVERTED. WEATHER OBSERVATION FROM A NEARBY FSS RECORDED NO WIND CHANGENEAR THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PIC WAS PRACTICING LANDINGS IN GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. PIC LANDED LONG, AND AFTER ROLLING A SHORT DISTANCE, PERCEIVED THAT THE WIND DIRECTION HAD CHANGED. THE PIC STATED THAT THIS NEW WIND DIRECTION WAS NOW MORE OF A TAILWIND. THE PIC DID NOT SELECT A GO-AROUND AND MAINTAINED DIRECTIONAL CONTROL UNTIL RUNNING OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SOFT TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER INVERTED. WEATHER OBSERVATION FROM A NEARBY FSS RECORDED NO WIND CHANGENEAR THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 CST
Nearest AirportCreve Coeur (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2825 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN89316
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge Abner Benson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 15 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC