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July 22, 1989 · Cessna 320 · N314D
St. Clair, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
St. Clair, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 320
Tail Number
N314D
Operator
Mosby John
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA167
DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE PILOT SAID THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER OF RIGHT MAIN, NOSE WHEEL AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL PORTION OF THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION/EXTENTION SYSTEM FAILED FOR UNDETERMINED REASON.
Full Narrative
DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE PILOT SAID THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER OF RIGHT MAIN, NOSE WHEEL AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL PORTION OF THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSt. Clair (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 320
Tail NumberN314D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMosby John
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-470-D · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO