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November 27, 1988 · Piper PA-60-601P · N45MA
Fort Pierce, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 27, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fort Pierce, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-60-601P
Tail Number
N45MA
Operator
Buka Norman J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA042
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS STATED THAT WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON SHORT FINAL THEY NOTICED THAT THE GEAR ON THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT EXTENDED. THEY ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE PILOT BUT HE NEVER RESPONDED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR PRIOR TO LANDING. NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND TO INDICATE ANY PREACCIDENT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE LANDING GEAR OPERATING SYSTEM.
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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS STATED THAT WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON SHORT FINAL THEY NOTICED THAT THE GEAR ON THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT EXTENDED. THEY ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE PILOT BUT HE NEVER RESPONDED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR PRIOR TO LANDING. NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND TO INDICATE ANY PREACCIDENT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE LANDING GEAR OPERATING SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 EST
Nearest AirportSt. Lucie County Intl. (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-60-601P
Tail NumberN45MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBuka Norman J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-S1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:12
Weather SourceWFAC