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September 29, 1982 · Piper PA-28-161 · N2901H
Point Lookout, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Point Lookout, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N2901H
Operator
Nicholas a Guarino
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA176
DURING ARRIVAL, THE UNICOM HAD RECOMMENDED THAT RUNWAY 11 BE USED. HOWEVER, THE STUDENT PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 29 WITH A QUARTERING TAIL WIND. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT, 2800 FT BEYOND THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY, THEN IT SLID OFF THE DEPARTURE END WHILE THE STUDENT WAS APPLYING HEAVY BRAKING ACTION. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, IT WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND NOSED OVER.
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DURING ARRIVAL, THE UNICOM HAD RECOMMENDED THAT RUNWAY 11 BE USED. HOWEVER, THE STUDENT PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 29 WITH A QUARTERING TAIL WIND. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT, 2800 FT BEYOND THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY, THEN IT SLID OFF THE DEPARTURE END WHILE THE STUDENT WAS APPLYING HEAVY BRAKING ACTION. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, IT WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:55 CDT
Nearest AirportM. Graham Clark (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN2901H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNicholas a Guarino
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 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind135° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg