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February 13, 1984 · Piper PA-20 · N4944M
Boonville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Boonville, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N4944M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA074
THE ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER LANDING. THE PLT SAID THAT THE ARPT MANAGER TOLD HIM THAT 'THERE IS A VALLEY THAT FUNNELS THE WIND AND HAS BLOWN OTHER ACFT THE SAME WAY'. THE PLT SAID THE ONLY WAY TO AVOID THIS CONDITION IS TO LAND FARTHER DOWN THE RWY.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER LANDING. THE PLT SAID THAT THE ARPT MANAGER TOLD HIM THAT 'THERE IS A VALLEY THAT FUNNELS THE WIND AND HAS BLOWN OTHER ACFT THE SAME WAY'. THE PLT SAID THE ONLY WAY TO AVOID THIS CONDITION IS TO LAND FARTHER DOWN THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportJesse Viertel Memorial (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN4944M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC