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February 16, 1989 · Aero Commander 500U · N1010U
Daytona Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Aircraft
Aero Commander 500U
Tail Number
N1010U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA086
THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER ROTATION AFTER HE HAD RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR, HE NOTED THAT THE ELEVATOR UP CONTROL WAS RESTRICTED. HE THEN REDUCED POWER ON BOTH ENGINES AND EXECUTED AN INTENTIONAL GEAR UP LANDING ON THE RUNWAY. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION OR FAILURES THAT WOULD CAUSE THE ELEVATOR TO BE JAMMED.
NTSB Probable Cause
CONTROL MALFUNCTION OF UNDETERMINED CAUSE THAT MADE FURTHER FLIGHT INADVISABLE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER ROTATION AFTER HE HAD RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR, HE NOTED THAT THE ELEVATOR UP CONTROL WAS RESTRICTED. HE THEN REDUCED POWER ON BOTH ENGINES AND EXECUTED AN INTENTIONAL GEAR UP LANDING ON THE RUNWAY. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION OR FAILURES THAT WOULD CAUSE THE ELEVATOR TO BE JAMMED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:44 EST
Nearest AirportDaytona Beach (0nm N)
Runway6R
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 500U
Tail NumberN1010U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-E1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC