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November 30, 1989 · Cessna 550 · N171LE
Covington, KY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Covington, KY
Aircraft
Cessna 550
Tail Number
N171LE
Operator
L P Enright
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA036
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC) TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR AND INADEQUATE MONITORING BY THE CHECK PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A WHEELS-UP LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC) TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR AND INADEQUATE MONITORING BY THE CHECK PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A WHEELS-UP LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EST
Nearest AirportGreater Cincinnati (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length9501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 550
Tail NumberN171LE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorL P Enright
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT15D-4 · Turbofan · 2500
Seats12
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC