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May 31, 1985 · Eagle Aircraft DW1-0062 · N8810B
Mcpherson, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcpherson, KS
Aircraft
Eagle Aircraft DW1-0062
Tail Number
N8810B
Operator
Jerry Driskill
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA118
DURING A GO-AROUND ATTEMPT THE PLT WHO WAS LANDING AT THE HARRISON AIRPORT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENT WIND CONDITION. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT STALLED AND DROPPED INTO A FIELD OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY. STRONG WIND CONDITIONS WERE FORECAST FRO THE AREA OF LANDING.
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DURING A GO-AROUND ATTEMPT THE PLT WHO WAS LANDING AT THE HARRISON AIRPORT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENT WIND CONDITION. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT STALLED AND DROPPED INTO A FIELD OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY. STRONG WIND CONDITIONS WERE FORECAST FRO THE AREA OF LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 CDT
Nearest AirportMcpherson (5nm W)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEagle Aircraft DW1-0062
Tail NumberN8810B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJerry Driskill
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 M1B5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:50
Weather SourcePILO