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August 7, 1985 · Boeing E75 · N3994B
Fairfield, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairfield, IA
Aircraft
Boeing E75
Tail Number
N3994B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA178
A BEECH BARON DEPARTED JUST PRIOR TO N3994B. N3994B WAS HEAVILY LOADED AND ENCOUNTERED TURBLENCE AFTER LIFTING OFF. THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE RT UNTIL IT WAS OVER A CORN FIELD ABOUT 100 FT TO THE RT OF THE RWY. THE PLT TRIED TO CORRECT BACK TO THE RWY BUT THE ACFT SETTLED TO THE GROUND, HIT A FURROW AND NOSED OVER.
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A BEECH BARON DEPARTED JUST PRIOR TO N3994B. N3994B WAS HEAVILY LOADED AND ENCOUNTERED TURBLENCE AFTER LIFTING OFF. THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE RT UNTIL IT WAS OVER A CORN FIELD ABOUT 100 FT TO THE RT OF THE RWY. THE PLT TRIED TO CORRECT BACK TO THE RWY BUT THE ACFT SETTLED TO THE GROUND, HIT A FURROW AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportFairfield (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing E75
Tail NumberN3994B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · WASP JR. · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC