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March 31, 1987 · Beech S35 · N13W
Tucson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
Beech S35
Tail Number
N13W
Operator
Meigs James B Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA164
THE AIRCRAFT DOOR CAME OPEN DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED AND LOCKED. THE PILOT RAISED THE LANDING GEAR. THEREAFTER, BECAUSE OF SLOW ACCELERATION, HE ELECTED TO LAND ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. HE MOVED THE LANDING GEAR LEVER TO THE DOWN POSITION BUT WAS UNABLE TO HOLD OFF LONG ENOUGH FOR THE GEAR TO EXTEND FULLY INTO THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION.
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THE AIRCRAFT DOOR CAME OPEN DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED AND LOCKED. THE PILOT RAISED THE LANDING GEAR. THEREAFTER, BECAUSE OF SLOW ACCELERATION, HE ELECTED TO LAND ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. HE MOVED THE LANDING GEAR LEVER TO THE DOWN POSITION BUT WAS UNABLE TO HOLD OFF LONG ENOUGH FOR THE GEAR TO EXTEND FULLY INTO THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 MST
Nearest AirportTucson Int'L (0nm N)
Runway11R
Runway Length9129 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech S35
Tail NumberN13W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMeigs James B Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:17
Weather SourceWFAC