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June 18, 1985 · Piper PA-24-260 · N9492P
Peoria, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Peoria, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-260
Tail Number
N9492P
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85LA237
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLT MADE AN INTERSECTION TAKEOFF WITH ABOUT 4500 FT AVAILABLE. LIFT OFF WAS MADE WITH ABOUT 2700 FT OF RWY LEFT. THE ACFT DID NOT CLIMB. LOW BUT SMOOTH POWER OUTPUT WAS HEARD. THE FLIGHT OVERFLEW ABOUT THREE FIELDS THAT REPORTEDLY WERE ADEQUATE FOR EMERGENCY LANDINGS. A COLLISION WITH TREES FOLLOWED.
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IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLT MADE AN INTERSECTION TAKEOFF WITH ABOUT 4500 FT AVAILABLE. LIFT OFF WAS MADE WITH ABOUT 2700 FT OF RWY LEFT. THE ACFT DID NOT CLIMB. LOW BUT SMOOTH POWER OUTPUT WAS HEARD. THE FLIGHT OVERFLEW ABOUT THREE FIELDS THAT REPORTEDLY WERE ADEQUATE FOR EMERGENCY LANDINGS. A COLLISION WITH TREES FOLLOWED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportGreater Peoria (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-260
Tail NumberN9492P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-R1A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:34
Weather SourceWFAC