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July 22, 1982 · Omac 1 · N81PH
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Omac 1
Tail Number
N81PH
Operator
Omac
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX82FXQ11
N81PH WAS RETURNING FROM A TEST FLIGHT AND WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS LOWERED THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR FAILED TO LOCK. THE GEAR WAS CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. DURING TOUCHDOWN THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST OFF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THAT THE GEAR LOCKING DEVICE FAILED TO ACTUATE WHEN THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED.
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N81PH WAS RETURNING FROM A TEST FLIGHT AND WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS LOWERED THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR FAILED TO LOCK. THE GEAR WAS CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. DURING TOUCHDOWN THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST OFF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THAT THE GEAR LOCKING DEVICE FAILED TO ACTUATE WHEN THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 PDT
Nearest AirportSTEADAFB (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length8080 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftOmac 1
Tail NumberN81PH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorOmac
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsLycoming · LTP 101 · Turbojet
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg