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August 10, 1985 · Piper PA-18-150 · N9060P
Moscow, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Moscow, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N9060P
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC85FA181
WITNESSES SAW THREE ACFT IN A LOOSE TRAIL FORMATION AT LOW ALT NEAR THE PLT'S PVT FARM STRIP. THE LAST ACFT IN THE TRAIL POSITION (N9060P) BROKE OFF TO THE LEFT AND MADE A STEEP PULL UP. AFTER A SHORT CLIMB, THE NOSE OF THE ACFT DROPPED AND THE ACFT DOVE TO THE GROUND. THE ACFT IMPACTED IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE AIRFRAME AND ENG FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY PREIMPACT FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.
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WITNESSES SAW THREE ACFT IN A LOOSE TRAIL FORMATION AT LOW ALT NEAR THE PLT'S PVT FARM STRIP. THE LAST ACFT IN THE TRAIL POSITION (N9060P) BROKE OFF TO THE LEFT AND MADE A STEEP PULL UP. AFTER A SHORT CLIMB, THE NOSE OF THE ACFT DROPPED AND THE ACFT DOVE TO THE GROUND. THE ACFT IMPACTED IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE AIRFRAME AND ENG FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY PREIMPACT FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN9060P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC