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December 17, 1983 · Cessna 150 · N17297
Clinton, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Clinton, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N17297
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA039
THE PLT TOOK OFF FROM PLEASANT HILL, MO TO LOOK FOR RELATIVES WHO MAY HAVE BEEN SURVIVORS OF AN OVERTURNED BOAT. AFTER SEARCHING A LAKE, HE ELECTED TO LAND AT CLINTON, MO. THE ARPT AT CLINTON WAS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION & THE RWY WAS COVERED WITH SNOW & ICE. A NOTAM HAD BEEN ISSUED, BUT THE PLT WAS NOT AWARE THE RWY WAS CLOSED. WHILE LANDING ON A MOONLIT NIGHT, THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL BROKE THRU THE SNOW CRUST & THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT STATED THAT JUST BEFORE TOUCHDOWN, HE SAW SHADOWS FROM THE LANDING LIGHT ON UNEVEN TERRAIN. HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT THE ACFT CONTINUED TO SETTLE & TOUCHED DOWN.
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THE PLT TOOK OFF FROM PLEASANT HILL, MO TO LOOK FOR RELATIVES WHO MAY HAVE BEEN SURVIVORS OF AN OVERTURNED BOAT. AFTER SEARCHING A LAKE, HE ELECTED TO LAND AT CLINTON, MO. THE ARPT AT CLINTON WAS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION & THE RWY WAS COVERED WITH SNOW & ICE. A NOTAM HAD BEEN ISSUED, BUT THE PLT WAS NOT AWARE THE RWY WAS CLOSED. WHILE LANDING ON A MOONLIT NIGHT, THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL BROKE THRU THE SNOW CRUST & THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT STATED THAT JUST BEFORE TOUCHDOWN, HE SAW SHADOWS FROM THE LANDING LIGHT ON UNEVEN TERRAIN. HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT THE ACFT CONTINUED TO SETTLE & TOUCHED DOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CST
Nearest AirportClinton Mem (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN17297
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind70° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:45
Weather SourceWFAC