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September 6, 1986 · Cessna 140 · N89208
Festus, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Festus, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N89208
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MKC86LA186
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS 2ND SOLO FLT & WAS PRACTICING STOP & GO LANDINGS. HE SAID THAT DURING A LANDING, HE APPLIED BRAKES BEFORE THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WAS ON THE RWY. THE ACFT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT & THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT RECEIVED A SERIOUS BACK INJURY DURING THE OCCURRENCE.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS 2ND SOLO FLT & WAS PRACTICING STOP & GO LANDINGS. HE SAID THAT DURING A LANDING, HE APPLIED BRAKES BEFORE THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WAS ON THE RWY. THE ACFT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT & THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT RECEIVED A SERIOUS BACK INJURY DURING THE OCCURRENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportFestus Muni (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN89208
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO