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November 7, 1982 · Beech C23 · N6012J
Des Moines, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Des Moines, IA
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N6012J
Operator
Raymond a Lundberg
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA014
THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE STOPPED. THE PILOT SUCCESSFULLY LANDED THE AIRCRAFT ON A HIGHWAY, THE LEFT WING STRUCK A POLE AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN A DITCH.
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THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE STOPPED. THE PILOT SUCCESSFULLY LANDED THE AIRCRAFT ON A HIGHWAY, THE LEFT WING STRUCK A POLE AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:52 CST
Nearest AirportDes Moines Muni (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN6012J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRaymond a Lundberg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:56