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.
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....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-28-180 crashed shortly after takeoff from Lees Summit Municipal Airport at 0740 central time, killing the pilot and passenger.
- Weather conditions at the time were poor, with 1-mile visibility in mist and an overcast ceiling averaging 300 feet agl.
- The 228-hour pilot was not instrument-rated, which is a critical factor given the reported instrument meteorological conditions.
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