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December 16, 1985 · Piper PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-20 · N83956
Aurora, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Aurora, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-20
Tail Number
N83956
Operator
Dennis K Chappell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA035
THE PILOT STATED THERE WAS PATCHES OF SNOW AND ICE ON THE RUNWAY SURFACE A SNOW ON THE SIDES AND AS HE PULLED UP THE FLAPS, THE AIRPLANE VEERED RIGHT, OFF THE RUNWAY. HE SAID THAT AFTER HE GOT THE AIRPLANE BACK ON THE RUNWAY, IT GROUND- LOOPED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED INWARD.
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THE PILOT STATED THERE WAS PATCHES OF SNOW AND ICE ON THE RUNWAY SURFACE A SNOW ON THE SIDES AND AS HE PULLED UP THE FLAPS, THE AIRPLANE VEERED RIGHT, OFF THE RUNWAY. HE SAID THAT AFTER HE GOT THE AIRPLANE BACK ON THE RUNWAY, IT GROUND- LOOPED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED INWARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CST
Nearest AirportMunicipal (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-20
Tail NumberN83956
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDennis K Chappell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TS10-360-FB 1 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:52
Weather SourceWFAC