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October 16, 1984 · Beech 3NM · N9540
Selawik, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Selawik, AK
Aircraft
Beech 3NM
Tail Number
N9540
Operator
Ryan Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85LA006
MAINTAINING VISUAL SEPARATION WITH OTHER ACFT, FLYING A STRAIGHT-IN APCH INSTEAD OF A CONVENTIONAL PATTERN, AND CONCERN OVER THE LANDING ON A SHORT STRIP INTERFERED WITH THE PLT'S HABIT PATTERN. THE GEAR WAS NOT EXTENDED AND THE GEAR-UP LANDING RESULTED.
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MAINTAINING VISUAL SEPARATION WITH OTHER ACFT, FLYING A STRAIGHT-IN APCH INSTEAD OF A CONVENTIONAL PATTERN, AND CONCERN OVER THE LANDING ON A SHORT STRIP INTERFERED WITH THE PLT'S HABIT PATTERN. THE GEAR WAS NOT EXTENDED AND THE GEAR-UP LANDING RESULTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:22 AKDT
Nearest AirportSELAWIK (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 3NM
Tail NumberN9540
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRyan Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO