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September 1, 1983 · Piper PA-36-375 · N3819E
Unionville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Unionville, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-36-375
Tail Number
N3819E
Operator
Donald G Moore
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC83FA209
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO TURN 45 DEG TO THE LEFT AFTER TAKEOFF AND WHEN A SHORT DISTANCE PAST THE SOUTH END OF THE RUNWAY INITIATED A TURN RIGHT AS IF TO LAND ON RUNWAY 35. AS THE ACFT BECAME ALIGNED WITH RUNWAY 35, THE RIGHT WING DROPPED, THE ACFT ENTERED A SPIN AND HIT THE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF PREIMPACT FAILURE OR DEFICIENCY IN THE ACFT BUT A WHITE LIQUID THOUGHT TO BE SPRAY CHEMICAL, COULD BE SEEN LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ACFT DURING THE SHORT FLIGHT.
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THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO TURN 45 DEG TO THE LEFT AFTER TAKEOFF AND WHEN A SHORT DISTANCE PAST THE SOUTH END OF THE RUNWAY INITIATED A TURN RIGHT AS IF TO LAND ON RUNWAY 35. AS THE ACFT BECAME ALIGNED WITH RUNWAY 35, THE RIGHT WING DROPPED, THE ACFT ENTERED A SPIN AND HIT THE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF PREIMPACT FAILURE OR DEFICIENCY IN THE ACFT BUT A WHITE LIQUID THOUGHT TO BE SPRAY CHEMICAL, COULD BE SEEN LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ACFT DURING THE SHORT FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 CDT
Nearest AirportUnionville (0nm S)
Runway35
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-36-375
Tail NumberN3819E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDonald G Moore
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO720-DICD · Reciprocating · 375
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC