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April 15, 1989 · Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4 · N2990P
Yamhill, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Yamhill, OR
Aircraft
Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4
Tail Number
N2990P
Operator
Christopher C Michak
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89LA070
WHILE ON DOWNWIND FOR LANDING, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A SEVERE DOWNDRAFT. THE PILOT OPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING AND RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR. WITH FULL POWER APPLIED THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO DESCEND. THE PILOT DECIDED TO TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT DUE TO RISING TERRAIN AND INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRPLANE WITH THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT DISPLAYED POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION FOR THE FLIGHT. THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS RESULTING IN AN INTENTIONAL GEAR UP LANDING.
Full Narrative
WHILE ON DOWNWIND FOR LANDING, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A SEVERE DOWNDRAFT. THE PILOT OPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING AND RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR. WITH FULL POWER APPLIED THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO DESCEND. THE PILOT DECIDED TO TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT DUE TO RISING TERRAIN AND INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRPLANE WITH THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportFLYINGM (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length2125 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftConsolidated Aeronautics LA-4
Tail NumberN2990P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristopher C Michak
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0