PIPER PA32R
Kimberling City, MO — October 10, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 10, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA014 |
| Event ID | 20201013102133 |
| Location | Kimberling City, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.62629, -93.42395 |
| Airport | Kimberling Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA32R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his inadvertent departure with the tow bar connected to the nose wheel, and the low approach while returning to the airport, which allowed the tow bar to contact trees.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.