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June 29, 1986 · Piper PA-23-160 · N17278
Upland, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Upland, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-160
Tail Number
N17278
Operator
John Welniak
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA271
THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS PRACTICING SINGLE ENGINE PROCEDURES AND HE FORGOT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. ANOTHER PLT ALERTED HIM ON THE RADIO AND HE ATTEMPTED TO LOWER THE GEAR BUT LANDED WITH THE GEAR ONLY PARTIALLY EXTENDED. THE PLT STATED THAT HE CHOSE TO LAND ON THE TAXIWAY AND COLLIDED WITH THREE UNOCCUPIED PARKED ACFT.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS PRACTICING SINGLE ENGINE PROCEDURES AND HE FORGOT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. ANOTHER PLT ALERTED HIM ON THE RADIO AND HE ATTEMPTED TO LOWER THE GEAR BUT LANDED WITH THE GEAR ONLY PARTIALLY EXTENDED. THE PLT STATED THAT HE CHOSE TO LAND ON THE TAXIWAY AND COLLIDED WITH THREE UNOCCUPIED PARKED ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 PDT
Nearest AirportCABLE (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3785 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-160
Tail NumberN17278
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Welniak
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind240° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO