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November 5, 1986 · Piper PA-31-350 · N27418
Homestead, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Homestead, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350
Tail Number
N27418
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA87LA024
THE PLT STATED THAT HE THOUGHT HE HAD PUT THE GEAR HANDLE DOWN BUT ON TOUCHDOWN THE GEAR WAS UP AND THE AIRCRAFT SLID TO A STOP ON THE RUNWAY. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM REVEALED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS UP WHEN IT CONTACTED THE RUNWAY AND A SUBSEQUENT LANDING GEAR OPERATIONAL TEST WAS PERFORMED WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE THOUGHT HE HAD PUT THE GEAR HANDLE DOWN BUT ON TOUCHDOWN THE GEAR WAS UP AND THE AIRCRAFT SLID TO A STOP ON THE RUNWAY. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM REVEALED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS UP WHEN IT CONTACTED THE RUNWAY AND A SUBSEQUENT LANDING GEAR OPERATIONAL TEST WAS PERFORMED WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EST
Nearest AirportHomestead General (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN27418
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540-J2BO · Reciprocating · 350
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 62 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind100° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC