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January 29, 1984 · Swearingen SA-226T · N99JW
Philadelphia, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 29, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Aircraft
Swearingen SA-226T
Tail Number
N99JW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84LA079
THE PLT BROKE OUT OF THE OVERCAST AT 1000 FT LOWERED FLAPS AND LANDED THE ACFT WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED. THE PLT SAID HE HAD LOWERED THE GEAR. THE GEAR WARNING HORN REPORTEDLY DID NOT SOUND.
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THE PLT BROKE OUT OF THE OVERCAST AT 1000 FT LOWERED FLAPS AND LANDED THE ACFT WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED. THE PLT SAID HE HAD LOWERED THE GEAR. THE GEAR WARNING HORN REPORTEDLY DID NOT SOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 EST
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5460 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwearingen SA-226T
Tail NumberN99JW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAiresearch · TPE-331 · Turboprop · 904
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 29 · None
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDusk
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO