Casualties unknown

Wheels-Up Landing at Spence Field During Refueling Stop (N6262P)

Moultrie, GA, US

On December 21, 1982, a Piper PA-24-250 (registration N6262P) operated by David O. Brock was involved in an aviation accident near Moultrie, GA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a refueling stop in Moultrie, Georgia, an aircraft landed on Runway 14 at Spence Field with the landing gear not fully extended. The pilot did not recall the events leading to the wheels-up landing.

Accident Overview

During a refueling stop in Moultrie, Georgia, an aircraft made contact with Runway 14 at Spence Field while the landing gear was in the up position. The pilot reported that he did not recall the events that led to the wheels-up landing.

Post-Landing Observations

Upon exiting the aircraft, the pilot noted that all wheels were out of their respective wells but were not fully extended. An inspection of the cockpit revealed that the landing gear handle was in the down position and the circuit breaker for the main landing gear motor had popped out.

Salvage Operation

A salvage crew lifted the airplane. When the master switch was turned on and the circuit breaker was reset, the landing gear extended and locked into place.

Investigation Findings

The investigation documented the position of the landing gear handle and the status of the circuit breaker. No further analysis or conclusions were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04342. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.