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October 31, 1984 · Cessna 310J · N3074L
Chanute, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chanute, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 310J
Tail Number
N3074L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA011
DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED SEVERAL MECHANICAL DISCREPANCIES. THE ONLY GEAR RELATED PROBLEM NOTED WAS THE LANDING GEAR LIMIT SWITCHES WERE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT BUT IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED WHETHER THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT.
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DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED SEVERAL MECHANICAL DISCREPANCIES. THE ONLY GEAR RELATED PROBLEM NOTED WAS THE LANDING GEAR LIMIT SWITCHES WERE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT BUT IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED WHETHER THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CST
Nearest AirportMartin Johnson (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4256 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310J
Tail NumberN3074L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-U · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 16 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC