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April 7, 1984 · Aero Commander 560F · N6368U
Hilton, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hilton, SC
Aircraft
Aero Commander 560F
Tail Number
N6368U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA142
THE ACFT WAS LANDED WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED. THE NOSE GEAR LIGHT INDICATING DOWN REMAINED'ON' AT ALL ITMES BUT HAD NO BEARING ON THE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION/RETRACTION SYSTEM. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT USING A CHECKLIST OR LOWERING THE LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM WAS UNDAMAGED AND WORKED NORMALLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT WAS LANDED WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED. THE NOSE GEAR LIGHT INDICATING DOWN REMAINED'ON' AT ALL ITMES BUT HAD NO BEARING ON THE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION/RETRACTION SYSTEM. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT USING A CHECKLIST OR LOWERING THE LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM WAS UNDAMAGED AND WORKED NORMALLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:54 EST
Nearest AirportHilton Head (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 560F
Tail NumberN6368U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IGO-540-B1A · Reciprocating · 350
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:48
Weather SourceWFAC