# NTSB MKC77DTK01: Piper PA-22, N5292Z, Huron, SD, October 9, 1976

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: October 9, 1976
- Place: Huron, SD · HURON, SD
- Location: 44.3623° N, 98.2096° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Huron, SD, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.3623&lon=-98.2096&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 8, 1976
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 156004
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC77DTK01
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DTK01

## NTSB brief (aircraft 2)

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2926   76/10/9   HURON,SD            CESSNA 172L         CR-  0  0  2  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 25, 300
        TIME - 1729                    N7122Q              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 0 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  2                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - HOWES
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          OMAHA,NE                    HURON,SD
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT: BOTH ON GROUND                  LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PERSONNEL - MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL: PILOT OF OTHER AIRCRAFT
        REMARKS- RECEIVED APRT ADVISORY & LNDD INTO WIND RWY 17.
```

## NTSB brief (aircraft 1)

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2926   76/10/9   HURON,SD            PIPER PA-22         CR-  0  0  2  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 20, 90 TOTAL
        TIME - 1729                    N5292Z              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  HOURS, 44 IN TYPE, NOT
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  2                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - HOWES
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION         LAST ENROUTE STOP
          OMAHA,NE                    HURON,SD                     VERMILLION,SD
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT: BOTH ON GROUND                  LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OTHER AIRCRAFT
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES,DIRECTIVES,ETC.
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED WRONG RUNWAY RELATIVE TO EXISTING WIND
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DOWNWIND
        REMARKS- FAILED TO CHECK TFC. STRAIGHT IN APP DOWNWIND RWY 30.
```

## Aircraft 1

- Registration: [N5292Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5292Z), registered now, S/N 22-8992, built 1961 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22-108](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-108) (registry code 7102204) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Howes

## Aircraft 2

- Registration: [N7122Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7122Q-1980-02-04), registration cancelled 1980-02-04, S/N 17260422 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172L
- Registry model: [Cessna 172L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l) (registry code 2072432) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Howes

## FAA reports on this event (2)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19761009031841A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761009031841A), Oct 9, 1976: Piper PA22108, Huron, SD, Substantial damage. Failed to check tfc. Straight in app downwind rwy 30.
- [Accident 19761009031842A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761009031842A), Oct 9, 1976: Cessna 172L, Huron, SD, Substantial damage. Received aprt advisory & lndd into wind rwy 17.

## Other investigations on N5292Z (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB UNK64X0922](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0922), Mar 15, 1964: Piper PA22 (N5292Z), Lander, WY, destroyed

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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