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May 29, 1983 · Mooney M20C · N6288U
Wheatland, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Wheatland, MO
Aircraft
Mooney M20C
Tail Number
N6288U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC83LA117
THE PILOT SAID THE ENGINE LOST POWER AFTER TAKEOFF AND SETTLED INTO TREES OFF THE END OF THE RWY. THE ENGINE, DAMAGED BY FIRE, WAS EXAMINED AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-IMPACT FAILURES OR DEFICIENCIES.
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THE PILOT SAID THE ENGINE LOST POWER AFTER TAKEOFF AND SETTLED INTO TREES OFF THE END OF THE RWY. THE ENGINE, DAMAGED BY FIRE, WAS EXAMINED AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-IMPACT FAILURES OR DEFICIENCIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSkyriders (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length2910 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberN6288U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO