# NTSB MKC85LA144: Piper PA-28-140, N98343, Hays, KS, June 29, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 29, 1985, 07:56 local (12:56 UTC)
- Place: Hays, KS
- Coordinates: 38.869846, -99.310997 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.8698&lon=-99.3110&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33974
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC85LA144
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33974/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA144

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, taxi
  - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - aircraft parked/standing (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PLT STARTED THE ENG & WAS PREPARING TO TAXI FROM THE PARKING AREA WHEN HE REACHED BACK TO RETRIEVE A FLASHLIGHT FROM HIS FLT CASE. AT THAT TIME, THE ACFT BEGAN SLOWLY ROLLING FORWARD. WHEN THE PLT RETURNED HIS ATTENTION TO THE FRONT, HE APPLIED BRAKES. HOWEVER, BEFORE STOPPING, THE ACFT'S PROP HIT THE WING OF A NORTH AMERICAN AT-6C, N9530C.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N98343](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N98343-2017-05-23), registration cancelled 2017-05-23, S/N 28-26177, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 2826177
- Airframe hours: 6382
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E3D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Adam G. Woyna
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 1985, 22 hours before
- Departed: HYS
- Destination: KEY WEST, FL
- Airport: HYS, Hays

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 272 total, 170 in this make and model, 177 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 210° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 54 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: RSL, 21 nm away

## 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 19850629034549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850629034549A), Jun 29, 1985: Piper PA28140, Hays, KS, Substantial damage. Pilot reached into back seat after starting engine. Aircraft rolled into parked 9530CJ. No brake discrepancy found.

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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