Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 18 August 1970
Aircraft Type: Howard 350
Owner/operator: Aviation Equipment Corp. of America
Registration Number: N350Q
Location: Opa-locka Airport, FL (OPF) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Landing GearLanding Gear
Category: Accident
A post-impact fire at Opa-locka Airport, Florida resulted in substantial damage to the landing gear. The crew reported the gear was lowered prior to touchdown but the gear handle was found in the up position. An undetermined cause was identified.A post-impact fire at Opa-locka Airport, Florida resulted in substantial damage to the landing gear. The crew reported the gear was lowered prior to touchdown but the gear handle was found in the up position. An undetermined cause was identified.
Description
The landing gear retracted on landing at Opa-locka Airport, Florida. A post-impact fire erupted, causing substantial damage. The crew stated that the gear was lowered prior to touchdown but the gear handle was found in the up position. PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined.
Primary Cause
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