[ARCHIVED THREAD] - *Update: PIC* Twin Engine Aircraft does touch and go with GEAR UP. That's right, he took BACK OFF. (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 4/21/2015 2:21:18 PM EDT
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From the comments IDENTIFICATION Owner: Gaklis, Chris Date:11-APR-15 Time:17:30:00Z Regis#:N7502S Aircraft Make:AEROSTAR Aircraft Model:AEROSTAR601 Event Type:Incident Highest Injury:None Damage:Minor LOCATION City:FORT PIERCE State:Florida Country: USA Description: AIRCRAFT LANDED GEAR UP, STRUCK BELLY AND PROPS, TOOK OFF AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AT FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT, FORT PIERCE, FL Read more at http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=b41_1429465294#eKqYP4oDxrbU7iKu.99 |
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That has to be as close to impossible as it gets.
ETA: And hell, is it the right move to firewall it here? As soon as you realize the mistake you made by that funny sound of aluminum scraping asphalt, just shut that bitch down and hope you keep it in one piece. He could have easily have got it back off the ground and stalled in. Which would be bad. |
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Soooooo, will something like this total an aircraft? I assume after an impact like that both engines need to be completely torn down/rebuilt. The air frame needs to be looked over totally, etc. Right? A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html |
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Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. I've known a couple good, experienced pilots that have landed gear up. The right distraction at the right time can provide for what I am sure is a very special 'oh shit' moment. |
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That has to be as close to impossible as it gets. ETA: And hell, is it the right move to firewall it here? As soon as you realize the mistake you made by that funny sound of aluminum scraping asphalt, just shut that bitch down and hope you keep it in one piece. He could have easily have got it back off the ground and stalled in. Which would be bad. Bent/damaged props can cause havoc with balance, add that he did go to full throttle, he is lucky that he didn't rip the engines from the mounts. |
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He got extremely lucky that he was able to climb out after damaging his props like that. Amazing. Continuing with the gear-up landing after initial prop contact would probably have been smarter than firewalling it, but somehow this guy got away with it. I wonder if some nice gentleman from the FAA will be giving him a call. |
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Are planes of that size equipped with them? I know commercial aircraft are but what about smaller ones? Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Are planes of that size equipped with them? I know commercial aircraft are but what about smaller ones? Yes they do. |
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A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html Quoted:
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Soooooo, will something like this total an aircraft? I assume after an impact like that both engines need to be completely torn down/rebuilt. The air frame needs to be looked over totally, etc. Right? A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html "No image available" HA! From the listing: 1970 AEROSTAR 601, 230 HRS SMOH ON ENGINES, NEEDS PROPS, 2297 TT, IFR, GPS 430s, (FXE) FL. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. 
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A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html Quoted:
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Soooooo, will something like this total an aircraft? I assume after an impact like that both engines need to be completely torn down/rebuilt. The air frame needs to be looked over totally, etc. Right? A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html Needs props. 
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"No image available" HA! From the listing: 1970 AEROSTAR 601, 230 HRS SMOH ON ENGINES, NEEDS PROPS, 2297 TT, IFR, GPS 430s, (FXE) FL. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. Quoted:
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Soooooo, will something like this total an aircraft? I assume after an impact like that both engines need to be completely torn down/rebuilt. The air frame needs to be looked over totally, etc. Right? A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html "No image available" HA! From the listing: 1970 AEROSTAR 601, 230 HRS SMOH ON ENGINES, NEEDS PROPS, 2297 TT, IFR, GPS 430s, (FXE) FL. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. Probably needs a seat cleaning, too. |
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I've known a couple good, experienced pilots that have landed gear up. The right distraction at the right time can provide for what I am sure is a very EXPENSIVE 'oh shit' moment. Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. I've known a couple good, experienced pilots that have landed gear up. The right distraction at the right time can provide for what I am sure is a very EXPENSIVE 'oh shit' moment. |
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Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. A STAN/EVAL pilot from Altus AFB did it in Amarillo in a C-141. |
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A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html Quoted:
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Soooooo, will something like this total an aircraft? I assume after an impact like that both engines need to be completely torn down/rebuilt. The air frame needs to be looked over totally, etc. Right? A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html needs props, yeah I guess it does. |
