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December 17, 1986 · Cessna T310Q · N7581Q
Medford, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Medford, OR
Aircraft
Cessna T310Q
Tail Number
N7581Q
Operator
Mechano Electro Works
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA87LA037
DURING TURN OFF FROM THE RUNWAY TO THE TAXIWAY THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY WERE ICY AND WET. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR INDICATED AN OVERLOAD FAILURE.
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DURING TURN OFF FROM THE RUNWAY TO THE TAXIWAY THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY WERE ICY AND WET. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR INDICATED AN OVERLOAD FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportMedford Jackson County (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length6700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T310Q
Tail NumberN7581Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMechano Electro Works
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 280
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
Ceiling200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC