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May 20, 1985 · Beech B35 · N8788A
Harper, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Harper, KS
Aircraft
Beech B35
Tail Number
N8788A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA106
PLT STATED RT WING DROPPED WHEN ACFT WAS 4 TO 5 FT AGL AFTER LIFTOFF. WHEN PLT CORRECTED FOR LOW RIGHT WING, THE ACFT OVER-CORRECTED TO THE LEFT. ACFT WAS THEN COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND IT VEERED LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY HEADING AND MUSHEDTO THE GROUND. AFTER GROUND IMPACT THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A BLDG & A FORKLIFT. ACFT IS EQUIPPED WITH A STALL WARNING LIGHT BUT NO HORN.
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PLT STATED RT WING DROPPED WHEN ACFT WAS 4 TO 5 FT AGL AFTER LIFTOFF. WHEN PLT CORRECTED FOR LOW RIGHT WING, THE ACFT OVER-CORRECTED TO THE LEFT. ACFT WAS THEN COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND IT VEERED LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY HEADING AND MUSHEDTO THE GROUND. AFTER GROUND IMPACT THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A BLDG & A FORKLIFT. ACFT IS EQUIPPED WITH A STALL WARNING LIGHT BUT NO HORN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:40 CDT
Nearest AirportHarper Muni (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B35
Tail NumberN8788A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E185-11 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind180° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO