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February 24, 1982 · Piper PA-60/601P · N363VA
Carroll, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Carroll, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-60/601P
Tail Number
N363VA
Operator
Goodenow Bancorporation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA041
THE PILOT WAS ON A FLIGHT FROM KANSAS CITY, MO TO SAC CITY, IA. AFTER MAKING AN APPROACH AT SAC CITY, HE WENT AROUND, DIVERTED, AND MADE AN NDB APPROACH AT CARROLL, IA. HE SAID THAT HE ENCOUNTERED ICING CONDITIONS DURING THE APPROACHES. AT CARROLL, THE PILOT LANDED WITH A CROSSWIND AT 15 GUSTING 25 KNOTS. WHILE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND TOUCHED DOWN HARD. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF ICE ON THE WINGS AFTER LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT HAD ICING EQUIPMENT INSTALLED, BUT WAS NOT CERTIFICATED FOR FLIGHT IN KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS. DAMAGE TO THE WINGS WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL 3/8/82.
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THE PILOT WAS ON A FLIGHT FROM KANSAS CITY, MO TO SAC CITY, IA. AFTER MAKING AN APPROACH AT SAC CITY, HE WENT AROUND, DIVERTED, AND MADE AN NDB APPROACH AT CARROLL, IA. HE SAID THAT HE ENCOUNTERED ICING CONDITIONS DURING THE APPROACHES. AT CARROLL, THE PILOT LANDED WITH A CROSSWIND AT 15 GUSTING 25 KNOTS. WHILE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND TOUCHED DOWN HARD. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF ICE ON THE WINGS AFTER LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT HAD ICING EQUIPMENT INSTALLED, BUT WAS NOT CERTIFICATED FOR FLIGHT IN KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS. DAMAGE TO THE WINGS WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL 3/8/82.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CST
Nearest AirportArthur N. Neu (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-60/601P
Tail NumberN363VA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGoodenow Bancorporation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-P1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind45° @ 15 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0