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June 5, 1985 · Fairchild Swearingen SA226TC · N1007W
Cherry Point, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 5, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (14 uninjured)
Location
Cherry Point, NC
Aircraft
Fairchild Swearingen SA226TC
Tail Number
N1007W
Operator
Golden Gate Associates
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ATL85IA180
DURING AN APPCH FOR LDG AT NEW BERN NC, THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RIGHT MAIN LDG GEAR TO EXTEND. GROUND OBSERVERS REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT GEAR DOOR WAS PARTIALLY OPEN. THE CREW ELECTED TO DIVERT THE COMMUTER AIR CARRIER FLT. TO MCAS CHERRY POINT WHERE CFR EQUIPMENT WAS AVAILABLE. A SUCCESSFUL WHEELS UP LDG WAS COMPLETED WITH MINOR DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES TO THE CREW OR PASSENGERS. MAIN. HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOORS THE PREV. DAY.
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DURING AN APPCH FOR LDG AT NEW BERN NC, THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RIGHT MAIN LDG GEAR TO EXTEND. GROUND OBSERVERS REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT GEAR DOOR WAS PARTIALLY OPEN. THE CREW ELECTED TO DIVERT THE COMMUTER AIR CARRIER FLT. TO MCAS CHERRY POINT WHERE CFR EQUIPMENT WAS AVAILABLE. A SUCCESSFUL WHEELS UP LDG WAS COMPLETED WITH MINOR DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES TO THE CREW OR PASSENGERS. MAIN. HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOORS THE PREV. DAY.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time15:16 EDT
Nearest AirportMcas Cherry Point (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild Swearingen SA226TC
Tail NumberN1007W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorGolden Gate Associates
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-3 · Turboprop · 840
Seats20
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (14 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured14
Total14
Crew 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:17
Weather SourceWFAC