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January 1, 1984 · Mooney M20C · N2998L
Pittsburg, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pittsburg, MO
Aircraft
Mooney M20C
Tail Number
N2998L
Operator
David a Rippee
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA055
THE ACFT RAN OFF OF THE SNOW COVERED RWY INTO TREES AFTER AN ATTEMPTED DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. THE PLT HAD PACKED THE 8 INCH SNOW BY DRIVING HIS CAR ON THE RWY. DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE TREE CONTACT.
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THE ACFT RAN OFF OF THE SNOW COVERED RWY INTO TREES AFTER AN ATTEMPTED DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. THE PLT HAD PACKED THE 8 INCH SNOW BY DRIVING HIS CAR ON THE RWY. DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE TREE CONTACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CST
Nearest AirportSki Harber (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberN2998L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid a Rippee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC