# NTSB MKC80FCG31: Aero Comdr A-9B, N8025V, Cameron, MO, June 28, 1980

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: June 28, 1980
- Place: Cameron, MO · CAMERON, MO
- Location: 39.7440° N, 94.2324° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Cameron, MO, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.7440&lon=-94.2324&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 29, 1980
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- ADs cited in the narratives: [AD 78-09-07 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-09-07-R3) (OpenAirDocs)
- NTSB case key (mKey): 129889
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC80FCG31
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCG31

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1216  80/6/28  NR.CAMERON,MO         AERO COMDR A-9B     CR-  0  0  1  COMMERCIAL                COMMERCIAL, AGE 39, 7169
        TIME - 0630                    N8025V              PX-  0  0  0  ASSOC CROP CTL ACTIVITY   TOTAL HOURS, 2252 IN
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            TYPE, INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
         CAMERON,MO                   LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: EN ROUTE TO TREAT CROP
           COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: CONTROLLED                  LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PERSONNEL - MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION: IMPROPER MAINTENANCE (OWNER PERSONNEL)
           POWERPLANT - IGNITION SYSTEM: MAGNETOS
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
         SPECIAL DATA
          TOTAL HOURS IN CROP CONTROL - 7000                       KIND OF OPERATION - SPRAYING CROPS
          KIND OF CROP - BEANS                                     TYPE OF CHEMICAL USED - LIQUID CHEMICAL-NONTOXIC
          PILOT' S SEAT BELT -FASTENED-PROPERLY                    GLOVES - NOT USED
          GOGGLES - USED                                           CRASH HELMET - AVAILABLE USED
          COCKPIT CRASHPAD - NOT INSTALLED                         CRASH BAR - INSTALLED
          TANK/HOPPER-LOCATION - SIDES
        REMARKS- L MAG,BENDIX SGLN-1227,P/N 10-349370-4,S/N 1002169,FAILED.AD 78-09-07 ON BENDIX S1200 MAGS NCW.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8025V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8025V-2013-02-27), registration cancelled 2013-02-27, S/N 1593, built 1970 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AERO COMDR A-9B
- Registry model: [Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-callair-a-9b) (registry code 0144206) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming TI0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (registry code 41533, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## FAA reports on this event (1)

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

- [Accident 19800628022799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800628022799A), Jun 28, 1980: Airpts A9B, Cameron, MO, Substantial damage. Engine quit en route to spray. Found mag impulse coupling failed. Pieces sheared engine camshaft pin.

## Other investigations on N8025V (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 MIA74DKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKG09), Jul 16, 1973: Aero Comdr A-9B (N8025V), Bainbridge, GA, substantial damage

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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