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July 30, 1982 · Thorp T-18 · N75A
Neosho, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Neosho, MO
Aircraft
Thorp T-18
Tail Number
N75A
Operator
Francis a Richardson
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82FCG18
THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED AFTER IT ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR A LANDING. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT HE OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT CLOSE IN ON A BASE LEG AS THE PILOT BEGAN A TURN TO FINAL APPROACH. HE ESTIMATED THAT THE PILOT WAS IN A 60 DEG TURN AT ABOUT 150 FT AGL, AND WAS NEITHER CLIMBING NOR DESCENDING, WHEN THE RIGHT WING DROPPED AND THE PLANE NOSED OVER. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.
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THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED AFTER IT ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR A LANDING. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT HE OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT CLOSE IN ON A BASE LEG AS THE PILOT BEGAN A TURN TO FINAL APPROACH. HE ESTIMATED THAT THE PILOT WAS IN A 60 DEG TURN AT ABOUT 150 FT AGL, AND WAS NEITHER CLIMBING NOR DESCENDING, WHEN THE RIGHT WING DROPPED AND THE PLANE NOSED OVER. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway19
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThorp T-18
Tail NumberN75A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrancis a Richardson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 1 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg