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March 17, 1985 · Cessna 172RG · N9584B
Portland, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Portland, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N9584B
Operator
Lakeside Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA142
UPON LANDING THE NOSE GEAR WAS DOWN & LOCKED, BUT BOTH MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT WAS NOT CERTAIN IF A DOWN & LOCKED INDICATION WAS RECEIVED BEFORE TOUCHDOWN. DURING A GEAR RETRACTION/EXTENSION TEST AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE GEAR OPERATED NORMALLY. ALSO, THE LANDING GEAR INDICATORS & WARNING SYS OPERATED NORMALLY.
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UPON LANDING THE NOSE GEAR WAS DOWN & LOCKED, BUT BOTH MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT WAS NOT CERTAIN IF A DOWN & LOCKED INDICATION WAS RECEIVED BEFORE TOUCHDOWN. DURING A GEAR RETRACTION/EXTENSION TEST AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE GEAR OPERATED NORMALLY. ALSO, THE LANDING GEAR INDICATORS & WARNING SYS OPERATED NORMALLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 EST
Nearest AirportPORTLAND (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN9584B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLakeside Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC