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June 20, 1985 · Cessna 182RG · N2306C
Norfolk, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Norfolk, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 182RG
Tail Number
N2306C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85LA066
THE ACFT WAS UNINTENTIONALLY LANDED WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED. A CFI AND A PVT PLT WERE ON BOARD AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PVT PLT IN THE LEFT SEAT WAS FLYING THE ACFT AND ON THE THIRD LANDING FAILED TO EXTEND THE GEAR. THE CFI IN THE RIGHT SEAT WAS ADJUSTING A NEW INTERCOM AT THE TIME A DID NOT NOTE THE POSITION OF THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE TOUCHDOWN.
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THE ACFT WAS UNINTENTIONALLY LANDED WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED. A CFI AND A PVT PLT WERE ON BOARD AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PVT PLT IN THE LEFT SEAT WAS FLYING THE ACFT AND ON THE THIRD LANDING FAILED TO EXTEND THE GEAR. THE CFI IN THE RIGHT SEAT WAS ADJUSTING A NEW INTERCOM AT THE TIME A DID NOT NOTE THE POSITION OF THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNORFOLK (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182RG
Tail NumberN2306C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO