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July 14, 1985 · Beech 36 58P · N9031S
Calverton, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Calverton, NY
Aircraft
Beech 36 58P
Tail Number
N9031S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85LA172
THE PILOT OF N9031S WAS ADVISED THAT NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT WAS IN IFR CONDITIONS AND DECIDED TO TURN BACK TOWARDS LONG ISLAND. DURING THE FLIGHT TO LONG ISLAND, N9031S LOST RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND SOON ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT. THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND BEFORE ENTERING THE NY TERMINAL CONTRL AREA. E CALVERTON AIRPORT WAS IDENTIFIED AND THE GEAR LOWERED FOR A LANDING. THE GEAR INDICATOR LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE, HOWEVER, THE MECHANICAL GEAR INDICATOR SHOWED THAT THE GEAR WAS DOWN. THE PILOT ASSUMED THE GEAR WAS LOCKED AND CONTINUED THE LANDING. DURING THE TOUCHDOWN, THE NOSE AND RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED.
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THE PILOT OF N9031S WAS ADVISED THAT NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT WAS IN IFR CONDITIONS AND DECIDED TO TURN BACK TOWARDS LONG ISLAND. DURING THE FLIGHT TO LONG ISLAND, N9031S LOST RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND SOON ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT. THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND BEFORE ENTERING THE NY TERMINAL CONTRL AREA. E CALVERTON AIRPORT WAS IDENTIFIED AND THE GEAR LOWERED FOR A LANDING. THE GEAR INDICATOR LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE, HOWEVER, THE MECHANICAL GEAR INDICATOR SHOWED THAT THE GEAR WAS DOWN. THE PILOT ASSUMED THE GEAR WAS LOCKED AND CONTINUED THE LANDING. DURING THE TOUCHDOWN, THE NOSE AND RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCalverton (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 36 58P
Tail NumberN9031S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 SERI · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC