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March 22, 1982 · Cessna 310B · N5417A
West Memphis, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
West Memphis, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 310B
Tail Number
N5417A
Operator
Phillip R Haley Iii
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA100
DURING A DUAL INSTRUCTION ENGINE OUT IN A TWO ENGINE AIRCRAFT A GO AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED BY THE STUDENT PILOT BECAUSE OF CONFLICTING TRAFFIC IN THE PATTERN. THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED A HIGH SINK RATE AND THE CFI LANDED THE AIRCRAFT WHEELS UP. THE STUDENT RAISED THE LANDING GEAR INSTEAD OF THE FLAPS.
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DURING A DUAL INSTRUCTION ENGINE OUT IN A TWO ENGINE AIRCRAFT A GO AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED BY THE STUDENT PILOT BECAUSE OF CONFLICTING TRAFFIC IN THE PATTERN. THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED A HIGH SINK RATE AND THE CFI LANDED THE AIRCRAFT WHEELS UP. THE STUDENT RAISED THE LANDING GEAR INSTEAD OF THE FLAPS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 CST
Nearest AirportWest Memphis Municipal (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310B
Tail NumberN5417A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhillip R Haley Iii
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-M · Reciprocating · 240
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point12 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg