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May 9, 1982 · Beech A36 · N1877L
Smithville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 1982
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (3 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Smithville, MO
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N1877L
Operator
Engineering Handling Systems
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82FA075
THE PLT REPORTED A LOSS OF POWER & UNABLE TO REACH THE ARPT. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING THE FORCED LANDING & THEN LANDED HARD, GEAR UP, IN A FARMYARD. EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE RIGHT FUEL TANK WAS FULL & THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON THE LEFT TANK. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTAINED ABOUT ONE OUNCE OF FUEL.
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THE PLT REPORTED A LOSS OF POWER & UNABLE TO REACH THE ARPT. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING THE FORCED LANDING & THEN LANDED HARD, GEAR UP, IN A FARMYARD. EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE RIGHT FUEL TANK WAS FULL & THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON THE LEFT TANK. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTAINED ABOUT ONE OUNCE OF FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 CDT
Nearest AirportKansas City International (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length10801 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN1877L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEngineering Handling Systems
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · RIO-520-BA12B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (3 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg