ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 384149
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| Date: | Thursday 17 June 1982 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 120 |
| Owner/operator: | John A Hauck |
| Registration: | N1993V |
| MSN: | 14204 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5150 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gardner, KS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gardner, KS (12 ) |
| Belton, MO | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE NEAR THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. AFTER HITTING THE FENCE, IT TRAVELED ABOUT 37 YARDS BEFORE NOSING OVER IN AN ADJACENT WHEAT FIELD. THE FIELD WAS SOFT DUE TO RECENT RAINS. THE PILOT SAID THE 1300 FT RUNWAY WAS COVERED WITH GRASS THAT WAS 4 TO 6 INCHES TALL. HE STATED THAT HE EXECUTED A SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF. REPORTEDLY, HE BECAME AIRBORNE AFTER ABOUT AN 800 FT ROLL, BUT SETTLED JUST PRIOR TO STRIKING THE FENCE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM THE SOUTH-SOUTHWEST AT 8 GUSTING 14 KNOTS. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS ABOUT 2400 FT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC82DA105
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 08:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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