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August 24, 1984 · Cessna U206F · N1386V
Satanta, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Satanta, KS
Aircraft
Cessna U206F
Tail Number
N1386V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA261
THE PILOT SELECTED 10 DEGREES OF FLAP FOR TAKEOFF WITH THE AIRCRAFT LOADED TO NEAR LIMITS FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS. THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE IN GROUND EFFECT AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO FLYING SPEED, NECESSITATING A FORCED LANDING IN A SOYBEAN FIELD. POST-LANDING INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE FLAP SELECTOR IN THE 10 DEGREE DETENT BUT THE FLAPS FULL DOWN AT 40 DEGREES.
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THE PILOT SELECTED 10 DEGREES OF FLAP FOR TAKEOFF WITH THE AIRCRAFT LOADED TO NEAR LIMITS FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS. THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE IN GROUND EFFECT AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO FLYING SPEED, NECESSITATING A FORCED LANDING IN A SOYBEAN FIELD. POST-LANDING INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE FLAP SELECTOR IN THE 10 DEGREE DETENT BUT THE FLAPS FULL DOWN AT 40 DEGREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:02 MDT
Nearest AirportFarm Strip (1nm S)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206F
Tail NumberN1386V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO