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August 13, 1983 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N32240
Farley, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Farley, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N32240
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83FA190
WHILE ON A VFR PLEASURE FLIGHT, AT NIGHT THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN AN OPEN FIELD. THE LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. THE PROPELLER WAS WINDMILLING AT TOUCHDOWN BUT THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEVELOPING POWER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A MALFUNCTION OF THE FUEL DIAPHRAM ASSEMBLY (P/N 2529471) OF THE REGULATOR ALLOWING FUEL TO FLOW INTO THE IMPACT TUBES.
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WHILE ON A VFR PLEASURE FLIGHT, AT NIGHT THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN AN OPEN FIELD. THE LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. THE PROPELLER WAS WINDMILLING AT TOUCHDOWN BUT THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEVELOPING POWER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A MALFUNCTION OF THE FUEL DIAPHRAM ASSEMBLY (P/N 2529471) OF THE REGULATOR ALLOWING FUEL TO FLOW INTO THE IMPACT TUBES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:30 CDT
Nearest AirportNoah'S Ark (2nm NNW)
Runway17
Runway Length2950 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN32240
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time05:45
Weather SourceWFAC