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June 9, 1986 · Cessna 172F · N5695R
Jefferson City, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jefferson City, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 172F
Tail Number
N5695R
Operator
Edward R Heyman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA127
THE RUNWAY WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH A NEW SECTION BEING ADDED TO THE OLD RUNWAY. THIS CONSTRUCTION WAS COVERED IN A PUBLISHED NOTAM. THE PILOT HAD BEEN MAKING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AND WAS MAKING A FULL STOP LANDING WHEN HE LANDED ON THE NEW PORTION OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED A 12 INCH SEPARATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE OLD AND NEW PORTION OF THE RUNWAY.
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THE RUNWAY WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH A NEW SECTION BEING ADDED TO THE OLD RUNWAY. THIS CONSTRUCTION WAS COVERED IN A PUBLISHED NOTAM. THE PILOT HAD BEEN MAKING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AND WAS MAKING A FULL STOP LANDING WHEN HE LANDED ON THE NEW PORTION OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED A 12 INCH SEPARATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE OLD AND NEW PORTION OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 CDT
Nearest AirportMEMORIAL (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN5695R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEdward R Heyman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO