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February 20, 1989 · Cessna 172RG · N9530B
Durhamville, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Durhamville, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N9530B
Operator
Kamp Air Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA087
THE CESSNA 172RG MADE A GEAR UP LANDING AND SLID OFF THE RUNWAY, STRIKING A SNOWBANK. THE PLT RPRTD THERE WAS A WARNING HORN AFTER TAKEOFF AND HE RETURNED TO LAND. HE SAID HE LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR, THEN RAISED IT WHEN HE SAW ANOTHER AIRCRAFT IN THE PATTERN. HE FAILED TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR ON A SECOND APCH. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS CHECKED, NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND WITH EITHER THE STALL WARNING HORN OR LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN. HOWEVER, A WITNESS DID REPORT HEARING THE LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN IN THE BACKGROUND WHEN THE PILOT TRANSMITTED ON THE RADIO.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE LANDING AFTER ALLOWING HIS ATTENTION TO BE DIVERTED.
Full Narrative
THE CESSNA 172RG MADE A GEAR UP LANDING AND SLID OFF THE RUNWAY, STRIKING A SNOWBANK. THE PLT RPRTD THERE WAS A WARNING HORN AFTER TAKEOFF AND HE RETURNED TO LAND. HE SAID HE LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR, THEN RAISED IT WHEN HE SAW ANOTHER AIRCRAFT IN THE PATTERN. HE FAILED TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR ON A SECOND APCH. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS CHECKED, NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND WITH EITHER THE STALL WARNING HORN OR LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN. HOWEVER, A WITNESS DID REPORT HEARING THE LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN IN THE BACKGROUND WHEN THE PILOT TRANSMITTED ON THE RADIO.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EST
Nearest AirportKAMP (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN9530B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKamp Air Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO