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September 18, 1983 · Mooney M20F · N7413V
Benton, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Benton, KS
Aircraft
Mooney M20F
Tail Number
N7413V
Operator
Benton Airport
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC83LA219
THE PILOT WAS USING RWY 34 WITH THE WINDS 190 DEGREES AT 14 KTS GUSTING 20 KTS. THE ACFT LIFTED OFF TO ABOUT 10 FT AND MUSHED BACK TO THE GROUND. THE ACFT CROSSED A DITCH AND A ROOD AND CONTACTED A 2ND DITCH WHICH KNOCKED OFF ITS RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR.
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THE PILOT WAS USING RWY 34 WITH THE WINDS 190 DEGREES AT 14 KTS GUSTING 20 KTS. THE ACFT LIFTED OFF TO ABOUT 10 FT AND MUSHED BACK TO THE GROUND. THE ACFT CROSSED A DITCH AND A ROOD AND CONTACTED A 2ND DITCH WHICH KNOCKED OFF ITS RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBENTON (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20F
Tail NumberN7413V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBenton Airport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC