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June 11, 1984 · Aero Commander S2R · N8986Q
Dexter, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dexter, MO
Aircraft
Aero Commander S2R
Tail Number
N8986Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA168
THE AG STRIP HAD RECENTLY BEEN GRADED TO INCREASE ITS WIDTH FROM 20 FT TO 50 FT. SOME CLUMPS OF DIRT AND SOD HAD BEEN LEFT ON THE STRIP. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AND HIT SOME OF THE DIRT CLODS. THE PLTSAID HE OVERCORRECTED TO THE RIGHT AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HIT A DITCH. THE ACFT NOSED DOWN AND CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING.
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THE AG STRIP HAD RECENTLY BEEN GRADED TO INCREASE ITS WIDTH FROM 20 FT TO 50 FT. SOME CLUMPS OF DIRT AND SOD HAD BEEN LEFT ON THE STRIP. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AND HIT SOME OF THE DIRT CLODS. THE PLTSAID HE OVERCORRECTED TO THE RIGHT AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HIT A DITCH. THE ACFT NOSED DOWN AND CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER STOPPING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander S2R
Tail NumberN8986Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R 1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:30
Weather SourcePILO