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June 1, 1985 · Piper PA-28-236 · N627WB
Concordia, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Concordia, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-236
Tail Number
N627WB
Operator
Robert L Simpson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA119
THE STUDENT PLT WAS MAKING A NIGHT FLT. HE RECEIVED WIND INFORMATION FROM AN ARPT 48 MILES FROM THE DESTINATION BUT USED AN INDICATION FROM LIGHTED WIND INDICATOR. PLT MADE A GO AROUND BECAUSE THE GROUND SPEED WAS FAST. DURING THE NEXT ATTEMPT, HE LANDED, RAN OFF THE END OF THE RWY AND CONTACTED A SMALL DIRT BANK.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS MAKING A NIGHT FLT. HE RECEIVED WIND INFORMATION FROM AN ARPT 48 MILES FROM THE DESTINATION BUT USED AN INDICATION FROM LIGHTED WIND INDICATOR. PLT MADE A GO AROUND BECAUSE THE GROUND SPEED WAS FAST. DURING THE NEXT ATTEMPT, HE LANDED, RAN OFF THE END OF THE RWY AND CONTACTED A SMALL DIRT BANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:10 CDT
Nearest AirportBlosser Municipal (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-236
Tail NumberN627WB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert L Simpson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO