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April 27, 1989 · Swearingen SA-226-AT · N39RD
Jacksonville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Swearingen SA-226-AT
Tail Number
N39RD
Operator
Corporate Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89FA138
THE PILOT IN COMMAND OF AN ON DEMAND SINGLE PILOT AIR-TAXI CARGO FLIGHT LANDED ON THE RUNWAY WITH THE LANDING GEAR IN THE UP POSITION AND ATTEMPTED TO LOWER THE GEAR AFTER THE PROPELLERS HAD STRUCK THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO USE THE AIRPLANE LANDING CHECKLIST AND ASSURE THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED PRIOR TO LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT IN COMMAND OF AN ON DEMAND SINGLE PILOT AIR-TAXI CARGO FLIGHT LANDED ON THE RUNWAY WITH THE LANDING GEAR IN THE UP POSITION AND ATTEMPTED TO LOWER THE GEAR AFTER THE PROPELLERS HAD STRUCK THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:45 EDT
Nearest AirportJacksonville (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwearingen SA-226-AT
Tail NumberN39RD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCorporate Airways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE3313U303G · Turboprop · 840
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:49
Weather SourceWFAC