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July 1, 1983 · Piper PA-28-236 · N82319
Cedarcreek, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Cedarcreek, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-236
Tail Number
N82319
Operator
Larjen C Littell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA143
DURING ARRIVAL, THE PLT FLEW OVER THE STRIP, THEN CIRCLED TO LAND. AS HE WAS FLARING TO LAND, HE SAW 2 DEER ON THE RWY. HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT DECIDED HE WAS TOO SLOW & THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH RWY LEFT. HE REDUCED THE POWER & TOUCHED DOWN, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. THE ACFT CONTINUED OF THE END & RAN INTO SMALL TREES & ROCKS.
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DURING ARRIVAL, THE PLT FLEW OVER THE STRIP, THEN CIRCLED TO LAND. AS HE WAS FLARING TO LAND, HE SAW 2 DEER ON THE RWY. HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT DECIDED HE WAS TOO SLOW & THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH RWY LEFT. HE REDUCED THE POWER & TOUCHED DOWN, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. THE ACFT CONTINUED OF THE END & RAN INTO SMALL TREES & ROCKS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCedarcreek (Pvt) (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length3000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-236
Tail NumberN82319
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLarjen C Littell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC