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October 6, 1987 · Cessna 150 · N8940S
Hope, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hope, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N8940S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA002
DURING TKOF FROM A PRIVATE 1500 FOOT AIRSTRIP THE STUDENT PLT STATED THAT THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB AND BEGAN TO SETTLE. HE REALIZED HE WAS LOSING AIRSPEED AND DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO TRADE FOR AIRSPEED SO HE CHOPPED THE THROTTLE AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LNDG. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE LNDG. THE STUDENT PLT'S MEDICAL HAD EXPIRED IN 1983 AND THE HE HAD FLOWN A TOTAL OF 3 HOURS SINCE 1985. THE ACFT'S LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD EXPIRED ON 11/30/85. THE PURPOSE OF THE FLIGHT WAS TO TRY AND LOCATE A MISSING CHILD.
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DURING TKOF FROM A PRIVATE 1500 FOOT AIRSTRIP THE STUDENT PLT STATED THAT THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB AND BEGAN TO SETTLE. HE REALIZED HE WAS LOSING AIRSPEED AND DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO TRADE FOR AIRSPEED SO HE CHOPPED THE THROTTLE AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LNDG. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE LNDG. THE STUDENT PLT'S MEDICAL HAD EXPIRED IN 1983 AND THE HE HAD FLOWN A TOTAL OF 3 HOURS SINCE 1985. THE ACFT'S LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD EXPIRED ON 11/30/85. THE PURPOSE OF THE FLIGHT WAS TO TRY AND LOCATE A MISSING CHILD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportStroud Private (1nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN8940S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:40
Weather SourceWFAC