# NTSB MKC84LA212: Cessna 172, N21AT, Beuamont, KS, July 11, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 11, 1984, 15:15 local (20:15 UTC)
- Place: Beuamont, KS
- Coordinates: 37.670101, -96.549591 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.6701&lon=-96.5496&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33742
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA212
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33742/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA212

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper alignment - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - airport facility (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PLT WAS TAKING OFF TO THE NORTH ON A SOD RWY WITH A LIGHT, NORTHEAST WIND. THE RWY WAS OUTLINED WITH OLD AUTOMOBILE TIRES. THE PLT ELECTED TO USE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY, SINCE IT APPEARED TO BE SMOOTHER. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ACFT DRIFTED LEFT & THE LEFT MAIN GEAR HIT A TIRE. THE TIRE FLIPPED UP & HIT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER & JAMMED THE ELEVATOR. WITH THE AID OF THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT PASSENGER, THE PLT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE ELEVATOR CONTROL. HE THEN LANDED SAFELY WHILE USING THE POWER TO CONTROL THE PITCH ATTITUDE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N21AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21AT), registered now, S/N 17268907, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17268907
- Airframe hours: 4007
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-H2AD 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Gold Wing Aviation
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 6, 1984, 53 hours before
- Destination: 3AU, AUGUSTA, KS
- Airport: 7K9, Beaumont Hotel, runway 36, 2,500 × 80 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 20; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 51 total, 6 in this make and model, 30 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 35° at 5 knots, gusting 10
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 100 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19840711031839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840711031839A), Jul 11, 1984: Cessna 172N, Beaumont, KS, Substantial damage. After liftoff pilot allowed aircraft to drift to the edge of runway where landing gear struck runway markers.

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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