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November 17, 1983 · Beech BE77 · N67118
Des Moines, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Des Moines, IA
Aircraft
Beech BE77
Tail Number
N67118
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA027
THE ACFT LANDED ON THE NOSE GEAR BOUNCED AND DRIFTED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. DURING THE 2ND TOUCHDOWN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT WAS A STUDENT ENGAGING IN SOME SOLO LANDING PRACTICE. THE PILOT SAID HE THOUGHT HE WAS HIGH ON THE FINAL APPROACH BUT DECIDED TO LAND ANYWAY. HE WAS LANDING ON RWY 12R WITH THE WIND FROM 170 DEGREES AT 13 KTS.
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THE ACFT LANDED ON THE NOSE GEAR BOUNCED AND DRIFTED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. DURING THE 2ND TOUCHDOWN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT WAS A STUDENT ENGAGING IN SOME SOLO LANDING PRACTICE. THE PILOT SAID HE THOUGHT HE WAS HIGH ON THE FINAL APPROACH BUT DECIDED TO LAND ANYWAY. HE WAS LANDING ON RWY 12R WITH THE WIND FROM 170 DEGREES AT 13 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:09 CST
Nearest AirportDes Moines Muni (0nm N)
Runway12R
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE77
Tail NumberN67118
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC