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February 12, 1983 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N8981C
Wichita, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Wichita, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N8981C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC83FA066
THE ACFT WAS CLEARED TO MAKE THE APPROACH AND TO DESCEND NOT BELOW 2300 FT. THE PILOT DESCENDED FROM 3000 AFTER HE REPORTED PASSING HANCE, THE FINAL APPOACH FIX. HE DESCENDED TO 2300 FT AT 500 FT A MINUTE AND LEVELED THE ACFT AND LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR. THE PILOT SAID THAT AT THE POINT 2 NM FROM THE ARPT WHERE THE DESCENT TO 1820 FT IS TO BE BEGUN HE LOWERED ONE NOTCH OF FLAPS AND HIT THE GROUND. THE CRASH SITE IS ONE AND ONE QUARTER MILES FROM THE ARPT ON THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE.
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THE ACFT WAS CLEARED TO MAKE THE APPROACH AND TO DESCEND NOT BELOW 2300 FT. THE PILOT DESCENDED FROM 3000 AFTER HE REPORTED PASSING HANCE, THE FINAL APPOACH FIX. HE DESCENDED TO 2300 FT AT 500 FT A MINUTE AND LEVELED THE ACFT AND LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR. THE PILOT SAID THAT AT THE POINT 2 NM FROM THE ARPT WHERE THE DESCENT TO 1820 FT IS TO BE BEGUN HE LOWERED ONE NOTCH OF FLAPS AND HIT THE GROUND. THE CRASH SITE IS ONE AND ONE QUARTER MILES FROM THE ARPT ON THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 CST
Nearest AirportColonel James Jabara (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN8981C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:01
Weather SourceWFAC