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February 4, 1984 · Cessna 182 · N6466A
Derby, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Derby, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N6466A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA070
DURING AN APCH FROM THE SOUTH IN GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS, THE ACFT CROSSED OVER WIRES & SHRUBBERY WITH 20 DEG OF FLAPS. THE PLT REPORTED THAT BEFORE REACHING THE RWY, THE'LOST AIR & DESCENDED STRAIGHT DOWN.' THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN MUD, SHORT OF THE RWY. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT SKID ABOUT 15 FT BEFORE COMING TO REST. ABOUT 10 MI NORTHWEST AT WICHITA, KS, THE WIND WAS FROM 320 DEG AT 14 GUSTING 21 KTS.
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DURING AN APCH FROM THE SOUTH IN GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS, THE ACFT CROSSED OVER WIRES & SHRUBBERY WITH 20 DEG OF FLAPS. THE PLT REPORTED THAT BEFORE REACHING THE RWY, THE'LOST AIR & DESCENDED STRAIGHT DOWN.' THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN MUD, SHORT OF THE RWY. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT SKID ABOUT 15 FT BEFORE COMING TO REST. ABOUT 10 MI NORTHWEST AT WICHITA, KS, THE WIND WAS FROM 320 DEG AT 14 GUSTING 21 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CST
Nearest AirportCOOK (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2490 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN6466A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:40
Weather SourceWFAC