July 18, Lees Summit, Mo. / Piper Cherokee 180

At 0740 central time, a Piper PA-28-180 crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 18 at Lees Summit Municipal Airport. The pilot and passenger were killed. Weather at the time was reported as visibility 1 miles in mist and an overcast at 100-600 feet agl, averaging 300 feet. The 228-hour pilot was not instrument-rated....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Piper PA-28-180 crashed shortly after takeoff from Lees Summit Municipal Airport, resulting in the fatalities of both the pilot and passenger.
  • Weather conditions at the time included 1 mile visibility in mist and an overcast ceiling averaging 300 feet AGL.
  • The pilot, who had 228 hours of flight time, was not instrument-rated.
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At 0740 central time, a Piper PA-28-180 crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 18 at Lees Summit Municipal Airport. The pilot and passenger were killed. Weather at the time was reported as visibility 1 miles in mist and an overcast at 100-600 feet agl, averaging 300 feet. The 228-hour pilot was not instrument-rated.

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