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June 3, 1986 · Cessna A188 · N8140V
Blaine, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blaine, KS
Aircraft
Cessna A188
Tail Number
N8140V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA124
THE PLT STATED THAT A CALF, WEIGHING APRX 500 LBS, RAN IN FNT OF THE ACFT, JUST AS IT WAS APCHG LIFT-OFF. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WENT OUT OF CONTROL & SKIDDED, COLLAPSING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT, THE CALF WAS HIDDEN FROM THE PLT'S VIEW BY THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS.
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THE PLT STATED THAT A CALF, WEIGHING APRX 500 LBS, RAN IN FNT OF THE ACFT, JUST AS IT WAS APCHG LIFT-OFF. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WENT OUT OF CONTROL & SKIDDED, COLLAPSING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT, THE CALF WAS HIDDEN FROM THE PLT'S VIEW BY THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188
Tail NumberN8140V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:51
Weather SourceWFAC