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February 20, 1982 · Piper PA-28-161 · N2240K
Perryville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Perryville, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N2240K
Operator
Sexauer Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA039
THE STUDENT PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 19 AT HIS HOME AIRPORT AFTER RETURING FROM A SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT. THE WIND WAS FROM 220 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND IMPACTED A SNOWBANK BESIDE THE RUNWAY.
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THE STUDENT PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 19 AT HIS HOME AIRPORT AFTER RETURING FROM A SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT. THE WIND WAS FROM 220 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND IMPACTED A SNOWBANK BESIDE THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CST
Nearest AirportMunicipal (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN2240K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSexauer Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 12 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:55