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March 27, 1987 · Mooney M20C · N6550U
Wahpeton, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wahpeton, ND
Aircraft
Mooney M20C
Tail Number
N6550U
Operator
Tri State Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA073
A CFI AND A DUAL STUDENT WERE MAKING PRACTICE LANDINGS. ON THE SIXTH LANDING, THE STUDENT FAILED TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE CFI DID NOT NOTICE THAT THE ACFT DID NOT HAVE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED. THE ACFT LANDED WITH GEAR FULLY RETRACTED.
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A CFI AND A DUAL STUDENT WERE MAKING PRACTICE LANDINGS. ON THE SIXTH LANDING, THE STUDENT FAILED TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE CFI DID NOT NOTICE THAT THE ACFT DID NOT HAVE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED. THE ACFT LANDED WITH GEAR FULLY RETRACTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CST
Nearest AirportWahpeton Harry Stern (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberN6550U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTri State Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind180°
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO