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October 26, 1984 · Piper PA32RT-300T PA32RT-300 · N75DR
Columbia, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA32RT-300T PA32RT-300
Tail Number
N75DR
Operator
Pilots & Tourists
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA009
THE PLT WAS HIGH ON THE ILS APPROACH AND FLEW A VFR VERY LOW CIRCLING APPROACH AFTER CLEARANCE TO CHANGE FROM RWY 2 TO RWY 20. THE TOWER CONTROLLER SAID THE ACFT WAS SO LOW THAT AT ONE POINT HE LOST SIGHT OF THE ACFT. HE ADVISED THE PLT THAT HE APPEARED TO BE LOW. THE PLT ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS LOW ON FINAL AND COULD SEE RED ON THE VASI. A TREE LINE ISLOCATED 3500 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF RWY 20. THESE TREES ARE ABOUT 50 FT TALL AND THE ACFT CONTACTED THEM AT ABOUT 34 FT AGL. THE NIGHT WAS DARK BUT THE VISIBILITY WAS REPORTED TO BE 5 MILES.
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THE PLT WAS HIGH ON THE ILS APPROACH AND FLEW A VFR VERY LOW CIRCLING APPROACH AFTER CLEARANCE TO CHANGE FROM RWY 2 TO RWY 20. THE TOWER CONTROLLER SAID THE ACFT WAS SO LOW THAT AT ONE POINT HE LOST SIGHT OF THE ACFT. HE ADVISED THE PLT THAT HE APPEARED TO BE LOW. THE PLT ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS LOW ON FINAL AND COULD SEE RED ON THE VASI. A TREE LINE ISLOCATED 3500 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF RWY 20. THESE TREES ARE ABOUT 50 FT TALL AND THE ACFT CONTACTED THEM AT ABOUT 34 FT AGL. THE NIGHT WAS DARK BUT THE VISIBILITY WAS REPORTED TO BE 5 MILES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:56 CDT
Nearest AirportCOLUMBIA (1nm NNE)
Runway20
Runway Length6499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32RT-300T PA32RT-300
Tail NumberN75DR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPilots & Tourists
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:51
Weather SourceWFAC