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December 12, 1983 · Beech A36 · N6416N
Kansas City, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N6416N
Operator
Jet Courier Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84FA036
THE BE-A36 WAS HOLDING SHORT OF RWY 18. THE C-310 WAS TAXIING TO ALSO HOLD SHORT & COLLIDED WITH THE BE-A36. THE POSITION & STROBE LIGHTS ON THE BE-A36 WERE ILLUMINATED. THE PLT OF THE C-310 INDICATED THAT HE DID NOT SEE THE BE-A36 BECAUSE OF WHAT HE DESCRIBED AS A LOT OF LIGHTS IN THE VICINITY. MEASUREMENT OF THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR TIRE SKIDMARK OF THE C-310 ON THE TAXIWAY PAVEMENT SHOWED ABOUT 40 FT OF TIRE SKIDMARKS TO THE POINT OF IMPACT WITH THE BE-A36.
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THE BE-A36 WAS HOLDING SHORT OF RWY 18. THE C-310 WAS TAXIING TO ALSO HOLD SHORT & COLLIDED WITH THE BE-A36. THE POSITION & STROBE LIGHTS ON THE BE-A36 WERE ILLUMINATED. THE PLT OF THE C-310 INDICATED THAT HE DID NOT SEE THE BE-A36 BECAUSE OF WHAT HE DESCRIBED AS A LOT OF LIGHTS IN THE VICINITY. MEASUREMENT OF THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR TIRE SKIDMARK OF THE C-310 ON THE TAXIWAY PAVEMENT SHOWED ABOUT 40 FT OF TIRE SKIDMARKS TO THE POINT OF IMPACT WITH THE BE-A36.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:57 CST
Nearest AirportKansas City Downtown (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN6416N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJet Courier Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BB · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental · IO-520-M · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 27 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC