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March 5, 1995 · Cessna R182 · N47U

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N47U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA081

The pilot stated he visually verified the landing gear was extended and observed a gear down light before landing. During landing the nose began to shimmy and the aircraft settled to the runway. The right front seat passenger stated the landing gear handle was in the up position after the aircraft came to rest. The rear seat passenger stated he heard a warning horn and observed a red light illuminated on the instrument panel during the landing. FAA inspectors stated the aircraft had damage which was consistent with the landing gear being retracted during the entire landing sequence. Damage on the runway caused by the aircraft extended 1,000 feet. After the aircraft was raised the landing gear extended normally and locked. Further testing of the landing gear indicated it operated normally after the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the landing gear was extended before landing.

Full Narrative

On March 4, 1995, about 2016 eastern standard time, a Cessna R182, N47U, registered to Aleco Inc., landed gear up at Orlando International Airport, Orlando, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 business flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Birmingham, Alabama, on March 4, 1995, about 1700. The pilot stated he visually inspected the landing gear and verified he had a gear down light on final approach. As the aircraft touched down he felt a shimmy from the nose and the aircraft settled to the runway. Examination by FAA inspectors indicated that scrape marks and propeller damage from the aircraft extended for about 1,000 feet on the runway. The aircraft's belly had sustained substantial damage due to sliding on the runway. The aircraft's landing gear, landing gear doors, and landing gear tires had no scuff marks or damage. The FAA inspectors stated all the areas checked during their inspection indicated that the landing gear was in the full retracted position throughout the entire landing. The right front seat passenger stated she found the landing gear handle in the up position after landing. The rear seat passenger stated that during landing he heard a horn sounding and observed a red light on the instrument panel. After the accident the aircraft was raised. The landing gear handle was placed in the gear down position and the gear extended and locked. Further retraction testing of the landing gear system revealed no evidence to indicate precrash failure or malfunction of the landing gear system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:16 EST
Nearest AirportOrlando International (1nm E)
Runway35
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN47U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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