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December 7, 1987 · Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · N866Q
White Plains, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
White Plains, NY
Aircraft
Mitsubishi MU-2B-20
Tail Number
N866Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA055
THE CROSS COUNTRY BUSINESS FLIGHT WAS UNEVENTFUL FROM CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE TO WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK UNDER CLEAR SKY. DURING FINAL APPROACH, THE PILOT EXTENDED THE GEAR BUT DID NOT NOTICE THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER HAD OPENED AND THE GEAR WAS NOT LOWERED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED GEAR UP AND THE GEAR DOORS PARTIALLY OPEN. THE GEAR WARNING HORN DID NOT OPERATE. THE PLT STATED THAT HE FAILED TO CHECK FOR 3 GREEN LIGHTS.
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THE CROSS COUNTRY BUSINESS FLIGHT WAS UNEVENTFUL FROM CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE TO WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK UNDER CLEAR SKY. DURING FINAL APPROACH, THE PILOT EXTENDED THE GEAR BUT DID NOT NOTICE THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER HAD OPENED AND THE GEAR WAS NOT LOWERED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED GEAR UP AND THE GEAR DOORS PARTIALLY OPEN. THE GEAR WARNING HORN DID NOT OPERATE. THE PLT STATED THAT HE FAILED TO CHECK FOR 3 GREEN LIGHTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:25 EST
Nearest AirportWinchester Co. (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length6550 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMitsubishi MU-2B-20
Tail NumberN866Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-151A · Turboprop · 705
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg