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September 17, 1983 · Cessna 182 · N42966
Kansas City, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N42966
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA221
THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER LANDING, SHE WAS TAXIING TO A RAMP AREA WHEN A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE LEFT WING & ROLLED THE ACFT OVER ON ITS TOP. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM 190 DEG AT 20 GUSTING TO 30 KT.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER LANDING, SHE WAS TAXIING TO A RAMP AREA WHEN A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE LEFT WING & ROLLED THE ACFT OVER ON ITS TOP. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM 190 DEG AT 20 GUSTING TO 30 KT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportKansas City Downtown (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN42966
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC