Accident Piper PA-32RT-300T N6522C, Monday 12 August 1985
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Date:Monday 12 August 1985
Time:08:42 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic P32T model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Piper PA-32RT-300T
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N6522C
MSN: 32R-7887003
Total airframe hrs:1343 hours
Engine model:Lycoming TI0-540 SER
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Jacksonville, FL -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Atmore, AL (OR1)
Destination airport:Jacksonville, FL (23J)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
PILOT STATED THAT WHILE ENROUTE HE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. DURING APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT HE COULD NOT GET THE LANDING GEAR TO EXTEND AND HE MADE A GEAR UP LANDING. AS THE AIRCRAFT WAS RAISED AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED AND LOCKED. POST CRASH INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND LANDING GEAR SYSTEM REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: MIA85LA229
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB MIA85LA229

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