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September 14, 1983 · Beech D45(T-34) · N5360G
Louisville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Louisville, KY
Aircraft
Beech D45(T-34)
Tail Number
N5360G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA369
ABOUT 5 MI OUT, TOWER APPROVED A STRAIGHT-IN FOR RWY 1. AFTER THE PLT EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR, THE TOWER THEN SUGGESTED RWY 6. THE PLT RETRACTED THE GEAR & BEGAN TO SET UP FOR RWY 6. HOWEVER, SINCE ANOTHER ACFT WAS BEGINNING TO SET UP FOR RWY 19, THE PLT DECIDED TO LAND ON RWY 1. THE PLT STATED HE SIMPLY FORGOT TO RELOWER THE LANDING GEAR.
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ABOUT 5 MI OUT, TOWER APPROVED A STRAIGHT-IN FOR RWY 1. AFTER THE PLT EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR, THE TOWER THEN SUGGESTED RWY 6. THE PLT RETRACTED THE GEAR & BEGAN TO SET UP FOR RWY 6. HOWEVER, SINCE ANOTHER ACFT WAS BEGINNING TO SET UP FOR RWY 19, THE PLT DECIDED TO LAND ON RWY 1. THE PLT STATED HE SIMPLY FORGOT TO RELOWER THE LANDING GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:48 CDT
Nearest AirportBowman Field (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length3677 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech D45(T-34)
Tail NumberN5360G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-4 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind360° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:00
Weather SourceWFAC