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July 4, 1985 · Cessna 310D · N1729K
Carbondale, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carbondale, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 310D
Tail Number
N1729K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA270
THE ACFT WAS LANDING AT DEST ARPT AFTER A TWO HR XCOUNTRY FLT. AT GEAR EXT NO GREEN LIGHT. PILOT RECYCLED GEAR BUT STILL NO LIGHT. EMERGENCY EXT USED AND THREE GREEN INDICATED. ON LD ROLL NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. UPLOCK ARM TUBE WAS BROKEN ON THE NOSE GEAR.
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THE ACFT WAS LANDING AT DEST ARPT AFTER A TWO HR XCOUNTRY FLT. AT GEAR EXT NO GREEN LIGHT. PILOT RECYCLED GEAR BUT STILL NO LIGHT. EMERGENCY EXT USED AND THREE GREEN INDICATED. ON LD ROLL NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. UPLOCK ARM TUBE WAS BROKEN ON THE NOSE GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSouthern Illinois (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length5801 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310D
Tail NumberN1729K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · I0-470-D · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:45
Weather SourceWFAC