# NTSB MKC85LA136: Piper PA-28-180, N8336W, Belgrade, NE, June 21, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 20, 1985, 20:00 local (Jun 21, 1985, 01:00 UTC)
- Place: Belgrade, NE
- Coordinates: 41.469345, -98.059753 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.4693&lon=-98.0598&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33967
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC85LA136
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33967/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA136

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - object - fence (contributing factor)
  - judgment - inaccurate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - supervision - inadequate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)

## Analysis

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GIVING PRIVATE PILOT A BFR. BFR WAS NEARLY COMPLETED WHEN IP GAVE PILOT A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING OVER HIS OWN FARM STRIP. PILOT WAS MAKING AN EXCELLENT APPROACH UNTIL THE LANDING GEAR HIT THE BARBED WIRE HIDDEN IN THE HIGH GRASS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8336W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8336W), registered now, S/N 28-2518, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-180) (registry code 7102808) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-2518
- Airframe hours: 1638
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A3A 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: B. X. Mc Keeman
- Registered owner: Cherokee Flying Club, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 3, 1984
- Airport: Mckeeman Farm Strip, runway 17, 2,600 × 100 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 1,803 total, 38 in this make and model, 1,691 as pilot in command, 36 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 170° at 5 knots, gusting 10
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 90 °F

## 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 19850620027209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850620027209A), Jun 20, 1985: Piper PA28180, Belgrade, NE, Substantial damage. During simulated emergency landing, main gear struck barb wire fence hidden in tall grass. Gear torn off.

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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