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August 29, 1983 · Grumman American AA-B American A · N9620L
Bucklin, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Bucklin, KS
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-B American A
Tail Number
N9620L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA204
THE PLT TOOK OFF WITH A NEAR FULL LOAD OF FUEL. AN ADULT PASSENGER WAS IN THE RIGHT SEAT & A CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT, WHICH WAS NOT AN APPROVED SEAT. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE ARPT WAS APRX 4100 FT. THE PLT INDICATED THAT HE ROTATED FOR LIFT OFF AT THE PROPER SPEED. HOWEVER, AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ACFT WAS CLIMBING SLOWLY WHEN THE RIGHT WING DIPPED, FOLLOWED BY THE LEFT WING. THE ACFT THEN MUSHED & STRUCK THE RWY NOSEWHEEL 1ST. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CAME TO REST, OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY IN A FIELD. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE ABOVE ITS MAX GROSS WT LIMIT.
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THE PLT TOOK OFF WITH A NEAR FULL LOAD OF FUEL. AN ADULT PASSENGER WAS IN THE RIGHT SEAT & A CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT, WHICH WAS NOT AN APPROVED SEAT. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE ARPT WAS APRX 4100 FT. THE PLT INDICATED THAT HE ROTATED FOR LIFT OFF AT THE PROPER SPEED. HOWEVER, AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ACFT WAS CLIMBING SLOWLY WHEN THE RIGHT WING DIPPED, FOLLOWED BY THE LEFT WING. THE ACFT THEN MUSHED & STRUCK THE RWY NOSEWHEEL 1ST. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CAME TO REST, OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY IN A FIELD. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE ABOVE ITS MAX GROSS WT LIMIT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:55 CDT
Nearest AirportBUCKLIN (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American AA-B American A
Tail NumberN9620L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:50
Weather SourceWFAC