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August 29, 1986 · Beech G-35 · N1883D

Lantana, FL

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lantana, FL
Aircraft
Beech G-35
Tail Number
N1883D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA245

SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE CABIN DOOR OPENED. THE PILOT CONTINUED THE SHORT FLIGHT TO HIS HOME AIRFIELD. DURING APPROACH HE STATED THAT DUE TO THE INCREASED NOISE IN THE CABIN HE FORGOT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED THE RUNWAY WITH THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED.

Full Narrative

SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE CABIN DOOR OPENED. THE PILOT CONTINUED THE SHORT FLIGHT TO HIS HOME AIRFIELD. DURING APPROACH HE STATED THAT DUE TO THE INCREASED NOISE IN THE CABIN HE FORGOT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED THE RUNWAY WITH THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 EDT
Nearest AirportLANTANA (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length3485 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech G-35
Tail NumberN1883D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E185 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data