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March 5, 1982 · Beech B58 · N18320
Hot Springs, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hot Springs, AR
Aircraft
Beech B58
Tail Number
N18320
Operator
Jack H Cox
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA083
WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO MEMORIAL AIRPORT THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HEARD ANOTHER PILOT ANNOUNCE THAT HE WAS TURNING RIGHT BASE FOR LANDING ON THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. THE PILOT ON FINAL BECAME DISTRACTED WHILE LOOKING FOR THE OTHER AIRCRAFT AND FORGOT TO LOWER HIS LANDING GEAR. THE TOWER WAS NOT OPERATIONAL.
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WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO MEMORIAL AIRPORT THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HEARD ANOTHER PILOT ANNOUNCE THAT HE WAS TURNING RIGHT BASE FOR LANDING ON THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. THE PILOT ON FINAL BECAME DISTRACTED WHILE LOOKING FOR THE OTHER AIRCRAFT AND FORGOT TO LOWER HIS LANDING GEAR. THE TOWER WAS NOT OPERATIONAL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CST
Nearest AirportMemorial Field (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B58
Tail NumberN18320
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJack H Cox
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-52O-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter0