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November 3, 1984 · Cessna 310C · N6709T
Grayslake, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Grayslake, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 310C
Tail Number
N6709T
Operator
Harold W Stromsen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA038
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE LANDING WAS NORMAL BUT THE ACFT SETTLED TO THE RWY WITH THE GEAR UP WHILE THE SELECTOR WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MALFUNCTION OF THE RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE LANDING WAS NORMAL BUT THE ACFT SETTLED TO THE RWY WITH THE GEAR UP WHILE THE SELECTOR WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MALFUNCTION OF THE RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportCAMPBELL (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310C
Tail NumberN6709T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarold W Stromsen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-D · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC