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February 17, 1985 · Cessna 320 · N5704X
Lee'S Summit, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Lee'S Summit, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 320
Tail Number
N5704X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA061
WHEN PLT LOWERED LANDING GEAR HE DID NOT GET A SAFE INDICATION. GEAR APPEARED TO BE DOWN AND WARNING HORN DID NOT SOUND WHEN THROTTLES WERE RETARDED; HOWEVER, NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING ROLL. EXAMINATION OF SYSTEM DID NOT REVEAL REASON FOR COLLAPSE BUT DAMAGE TO SYSTEM PRECLUDED VERIFICATION OF PROPER RIGGING.
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WHEN PLT LOWERED LANDING GEAR HE DID NOT GET A SAFE INDICATION. GEAR APPEARED TO BE DOWN AND WARNING HORN DID NOT SOUND WHEN THROTTLES WERE RETARDED; HOWEVER, NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING ROLL. EXAMINATION OF SYSTEM DID NOT REVEAL REASON FOR COLLAPSE BUT DAMAGE TO SYSTEM PRECLUDED VERIFICATION OF PROPER RIGGING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportMCCOMBS (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 320
Tail NumberN5704X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-470-B · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 2 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC