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April 7, 1984 · Cessna 182 · N893IT
Panama, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 1984
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Panama, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N893IT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA120
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER & DECELERATED TO IDLE RPM. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTORE POWER WHILE MAKING A 180 DEG TURN BACK TO THE ARPT. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND, NOSE 1ST, COLLAPSING THE GEAR. THE ACFT CAME TO REST AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 80 FT AFTER IMPACT. AN EXAM REVEALED NO PROBLEMS WITH THE ENG OR FUEL SYS. THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH ONLY LAP BELTS FOR RESTRAINT. THE PLT BELIEVED IF IT HAD BEEN EQUIPPED WITH A FULL RESTRAINT SYS, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO INJURIES.
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SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER & DECELERATED TO IDLE RPM. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTORE POWER WHILE MAKING A 180 DEG TURN BACK TO THE ARPT. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND, NOSE 1ST, COLLAPSING THE GEAR. THE ACFT CAME TO REST AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 80 FT AFTER IMPACT. AN EXAM REVEALED NO PROBLEMS WITH THE ENG OR FUEL SYS. THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH ONLY LAP BELTS FOR RESTRAINT. THE PLT BELIEVED IF IT HAD BEEN EQUIPPED WITH A FULL RESTRAINT SYS, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO INJURIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportKORVER (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN893IT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor5
Uninjured1
Total6
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 14 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:34
Weather SourceWFAC