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December 5, 1982 · Piper PA-23-250 · N501BC
Washington, DC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
December 5, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Washington, DC
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
N501BC
Operator
Mars Aerospace
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ATL83IA053
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD 3 GREEN LIGHTS AFTER EXTENDING THE LANDING GEAR. DURING LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT MAIN LDG GR COLLAPSED FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS FOUND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD 3 GREEN LIGHTS AFTER EXTENDING THE LANDING GEAR. DURING LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT MAIN LDG GR COLLAPSED FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS FOUND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time10:40 EST
Nearest AirportDCA (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length6869 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN501BC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorMars Aerospace
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO540C435 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0