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January 8, 1982 · Piper PA-24-250 · N7618P
Liberty, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 8, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Liberty, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N7618P
Operator
Dr D M Tripp
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA026
THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT REPORTED ENCOUNTERING WIND SHEAR AT ABOUT 12 TO 15 FT AGL DURING A SHORT FIELD LANDING ON RUNWAY 19. SHE STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL OBSTRUCTIONS THAT COULD CREATE A WIND EFFECT. THE SURFACE WIND WAS FROM THE NORTHEAST AT FIVE KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
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THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT REPORTED ENCOUNTERING WIND SHEAR AT ABOUT 12 TO 15 FT AGL DURING A SHORT FIELD LANDING ON RUNWAY 19. SHE STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL OBSTRUCTIONS THAT COULD CREATE A WIND EFFECT. THE SURFACE WIND WAS FROM THE NORTHEAST AT FIVE KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportMITHELL (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN7618P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDr D M Tripp
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1A · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:10