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August 13, 1983 · Cessna 177B · N1347C
East Amana, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
East Amana, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 177B
Tail Number
N1347C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA191
THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD FLOWN INTO & OUT OF THE ARPT NUMEROUS TIMES. HE SAID THAT DURING A TAKEOFF, THE ACFT NORMALLY BECAME AIRBORNE AFTER ABOUT 900 FT OF GROUND ROLL. ALSO, HE SAID THAT ON THIS FLT WITH 4 PASSENGERS, THE ACFT LIFTED OFF AT ABOUT THE SAME AREA. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE PLANE CLIMBED APRX 20FT, THEN SETTLED BACK ON THE SURFACE, TURNED LEFT & DEPARTED THE RWY. IT CONTINUED BESIDE & BEYOND THE RWY, WENT OVER A BANK & CAME TO REST IN A CREEK.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD FLOWN INTO & OUT OF THE ARPT NUMEROUS TIMES. HE SAID THAT DURING A TAKEOFF, THE ACFT NORMALLY BECAME AIRBORNE AFTER ABOUT 900 FT OF GROUND ROLL. ALSO, HE SAID THAT ON THIS FLT WITH 4 PASSENGERS, THE ACFT LIFTED OFF AT ABOUT THE SAME AREA. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE PLANE CLIMBED APRX 20FT, THEN SETTLED BACK ON THE SURFACE, TURNED LEFT & DEPARTED THE RWY. IT CONTINUED BESIDE & BEYOND THE RWY, WENT OVER A BANK & CAME TO REST IN A CREEK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 CDT
Nearest AirportHURSH (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN1347C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC