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May 24, 1986 · Cessna 172RG · N4596V
Jackson, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N4596V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA169
THE PLT STATED THAT SHE INTENTIONALLY LANDED GEAR UP BECAUSE THE NOSE WHEEL WELL DOORS WERE JAMMED CLOSED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE GEAR TO COMPLETELY LOCK DOWN. EXAMINATION OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THAT THE NOSE GEAR UP STOP BUMPER PLATE ASSEMBLY FELL OFF AND ALLOWED THE NOSE GEAR TO RETRACT INTO THE WELL TOO FAR AND JAM IN THE UP POSITION.
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THE PLT STATED THAT SHE INTENTIONALLY LANDED GEAR UP BECAUSE THE NOSE WHEEL WELL DOORS WERE JAMMED CLOSED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE GEAR TO COMPLETELY LOCK DOWN. EXAMINATION OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THAT THE NOSE GEAR UP STOP BUMPER PLATE ASSEMBLY FELL OFF AND ALLOWED THE NOSE GEAR TO RETRACT INTO THE WELL TOO FAR AND JAM IN THE UP POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:32 CDT
Nearest AirportHawkins Field (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5386 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN4596V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:00
Weather SourceWFAC