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December 10, 1987 · Embraer EMB 120 · N232AS
Columbus, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, MS
Aircraft
Embraer EMB 120
Tail Number
N232AS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88FA058
THE ACFT LANDED GEAR UP WHILE ON A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE CREW STATED THAT THEY HAD COMPLETED 2 HOURS OF TRAINING WHEN THE FIRST OFFICER REQUESTED A SINGLE ENGINE NO FLAP APPROACH DEMONSTRATION. BOTH PILOTS STATED THAT DURING THIS DEMONSTRATION THEY NEGLECTED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR AND TOUCHED DOWN ON RUNWAY 18 AND SLID TO A STOP.
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THE ACFT LANDED GEAR UP WHILE ON A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE CREW STATED THAT THEY HAD COMPLETED 2 HOURS OF TRAINING WHEN THE FIRST OFFICER REQUESTED A SINGLE ENGINE NO FLAP APPROACH DEMONSTRATION. BOTH PILOTS STATED THAT DURING THIS DEMONSTRATION THEY NEGLECTED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR AND TOUCHED DOWN ON RUNWAY 18 AND SLID TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:30 CST
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmbraer EMB 120
Tail NumberN232AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PW-115 · Turboprop · 1590
Seats30
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time05:49
Weather SourceWFAC