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September 21, 1985 · Cessna 172I · N46175
Cameron, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cameron, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 172I
Tail Number
N46175
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA222
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS AWARE OF THE IFR CONDITIONS ENROUTE BUT WAS NOT EXPECTING THEM SO SOON. WHEN HE WAS WITHIN FOUR MINUTES OF HIS LANDING AIRPORT, THE WEATHER TURNED VERY BAD BUT HE DECIDED TO CONTINUE. VISIBILITY WAS SO BAD THAT HE HAD TO TURN TO MISS THE HANGAR COMPLEX. HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY AS HE CROSSED IT, CLIMBED OVER TREES AND STALLED INTO A PLANTED FIELD.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS AWARE OF THE IFR CONDITIONS ENROUTE BUT WAS NOT EXPECTING THEM SO SOON. WHEN HE WAS WITHIN FOUR MINUTES OF HIS LANDING AIRPORT, THE WEATHER TURNED VERY BAD BUT HE DECIDED TO CONTINUE. VISIBILITY WAS SO BAD THAT HE HAD TO TURN TO MISS THE HANGAR COMPLEX. HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY AS HE CROSSED IT, CLIMBED OVER TREES AND STALLED INTO A PLANTED FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMunicipal (0nm W)
Runway35
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172I
Tail NumberN46175
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC