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March 19, 1986 · Cessna 182 · N3379F
Mulvane, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mulvane, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N3379F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA070
THE PIC OF THE ACFT LANDED HIS CESSNA 182 TO THE NORTH ON A FARM PASTURE HE OWNS WHICH DOUBLES AS A LANDING STRIP. THE PIC STATED HE APPROACHED TOO HIGH AND TOO FAST, LANDING ABOUT MIDWAY OF THE FIELD. A FENCE WHICH BORDERS THE FIELD WAS FAST APPROACHING WITH THE PIC ATTEMPTING TO GROUND LOOP THE ACFT TO AVOID THE FENCE. THE ATTEMPTED GROUND LOOP WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND THE ACFT SKIDDED AND DRIFTED SIDEWAYS UNTIL STRIKING THE ONLY TREE IN THE FIELD. THE SUBSEQUENT COLLISION SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED THE AIRCRAFT.
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THE PIC OF THE ACFT LANDED HIS CESSNA 182 TO THE NORTH ON A FARM PASTURE HE OWNS WHICH DOUBLES AS A LANDING STRIP. THE PIC STATED HE APPROACHED TOO HIGH AND TOO FAST, LANDING ABOUT MIDWAY OF THE FIELD. A FENCE WHICH BORDERS THE FIELD WAS FAST APPROACHING WITH THE PIC ATTEMPTING TO GROUND LOOP THE ACFT TO AVOID THE FENCE. THE ATTEMPTED GROUND LOOP WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND THE ACFT SKIDDED AND DRIFTED SIDEWAYS UNTIL STRIKING THE ONLY TREE IN THE FIELD. THE SUBSEQUENT COLLISION SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 CST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN3379F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind350° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC