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September 21, 1985 · Lon J Mcknight Flybaby 1A · N3826
Lebanon, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Lebanon, MO
Aircraft
Lon J Mcknight Flybaby 1A
Tail Number
N3826
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA221
AFTER WASHING HIS AIRCRAFT THE PLT DPTD THE AIRPORT FOR A LCL FLIGHT. THE FLIGHT LASTED FOR APPROX. 30 MIN. WHEN THE PLT STATED THE END BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE TO THE AIRPORT. THE ACFT STALLED IMPACTING THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RWY. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND AT AN APPROXIMATE 40 DEGREE ANGLE. INSP OF THE ACFT ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
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AFTER WASHING HIS AIRCRAFT THE PLT DPTD THE AIRPORT FOR A LCL FLIGHT. THE FLIGHT LASTED FOR APPROX. 30 MIN. WHEN THE PLT STATED THE END BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE TO THE AIRPORT. THE ACFT STALLED IMPACTING THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RWY. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND AT AN APPROXIMATE 40 DEGREE ANGLE. INSP OF THE ACFT ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLEBANON (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLon J Mcknight Flybaby 1A
Tail NumberN3826
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt, gusting 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC