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November 27, 1985 · Piper PA-18-150 · N6884B
Hayes, SD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 27, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hayes, SD
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N6884B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA043
THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE UPHILL LDG ON SNOW COVERED TERRAIN, THE ACFT CRESTED THE HILL, THEN STARTED DOWNHILL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. ACCORDING TO THE PLT HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE REACHING A CLIFF. THE PLT EGRESSED THE ACFT PRIOR TO IT GOING OVER THE CLIFF. A TAILWIND WAS PRESENT DURING THE LANDING.
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THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE UPHILL LDG ON SNOW COVERED TERRAIN, THE ACFT CRESTED THE HILL, THEN STARTED DOWNHILL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. ACCORDING TO THE PLT HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE REACHING A CLIFF. THE PLT EGRESSED THE ACFT PRIOR TO IT GOING OVER THE CLIFF. A TAILWIND WAS PRESENT DURING THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN6884B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingOvercast 23000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50