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November 22, 1985 · North American NA-265-40 · N1909D
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
November 22, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
North American NA-265-40
Tail Number
N1909D
Operator
Mayo Aviaiton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DEN86IA026
AFTER TO FROM A SNOW COVERED RW, THE LG DWN AND LOCKED LIGHTS IN THE COCKPIT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON LG RETRACT THE CREW DID NOT RECOGNIZE THIS AS A LOG GEAR INO SYS MALFUNCTION NOR WERE THEY FAMILIAR WITH THE CORRECT PROC TO LOWER LG WHEN THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURS. THEY ATTEMPTED TO LWR LG FOR LOG AT DEN WITH LG HANDLE WHICH RESULTED IN NOSE LG EXTENSION ONLY. THE CORRECT PROCEEDURE OF PULLING THE EMER T HANDLE WAS USED DURING THE GO-AROUND FOLLOWING THE MISHAP.SUBSEQUENT LOG WAS MADE WITH-OUT INCIDENT.
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AFTER TO FROM A SNOW COVERED RW, THE LG DWN AND LOCKED LIGHTS IN THE COCKPIT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON LG RETRACT THE CREW DID NOT RECOGNIZE THIS AS A LOG GEAR INO SYS MALFUNCTION NOR WERE THEY FAMILIAR WITH THE CORRECT PROC TO LOWER LG WHEN THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURS. THEY ATTEMPTED TO LWR LG FOR LOG AT DEN WITH LG HANDLE WHICH RESULTED IN NOSE LG EXTENSION ONLY. THE CORRECT PROCEEDURE OF PULLING THE EMER T HANDLE WAS USED DURING THE GO-AROUND FOLLOWING THE MISHAP.SUBSEQUENT LOG WAS MADE WITH-OUT INCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time19:44 MST
Nearest AirportDENVER (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length10010 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American NA-265-40
Tail NumberN1909D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorMayo Aviaiton
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsP&W · JT12A-8 · Turbojet · 3300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 7 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time03:00
Weather SourceWFAC