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September 7, 1987 · Cessna 182A · N4944D
Star, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Star, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N4944D
Operator
Richard Davis
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
SEA87LA183
THE AIRCRAFT WAS TO THE LEFT OF THE CENTERLINE DURING TAKEOFF RUN ON THE 60 FOOT WIDE AIRSTRIP. A CROSS WIND WAS PRESENT FROM THE RIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK A PERSON STANDING CLOSE TO THE RUNWAY EDGE. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD HIS EYES ON HIS INSTRUMENTS WHEN THE PERSON WAS STRUCK.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS TO THE LEFT OF THE CENTERLINE DURING TAKEOFF RUN ON THE 60 FOOT WIDE AIRSTRIP. A CROSS WIND WAS PRESENT FROM THE RIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK A PERSON STANDING CLOSE TO THE RUNWAY EDGE. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD HIS EYES ON HIS INSTRUMENTS WHEN THE PERSON WAS STRUCK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportJUMPWEST (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN4944D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorRichard Davis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO