Casualties unknown

Gear-Up Landing at Salt Lake City Airport After Engine Roughness (N2681B)

Salt Lake City, UT, US

On January 8, 1985, a Cessna 404 (registration N2681B) operated by Regional Express CO was involved in an aviation accident near Salt Lake City, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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The pilot performed a gear-up landing after both engines ran rough shortly after takeoff from Salt Lake City International Airport in moderate snowfall.

Departure and Engine Malfunction

The pilot departed from runway 34L at Salt Lake City International Airport in instrument meteorological conditions with moderate snowfall at the time. Shortly after liftoff, at an altitude of approximately 200 feet above ground level, both engines began running rough. All engine instruments indicated normal parameters. The pilot applied alternate air but observed no change and subsequently closed the alternate air control.

Emergency Landing

As the airplane began losing altitude and the stall warning horn activated, the pilot executed a gear-up landing. The aircraft came to rest approximately 500 feet to the right of the runway centerline and about 500 feet beyond the departure end of runway 34L.

Post-Accident Examination

During a post-accident examination, both engines ran satisfactorily. Fuel samples obtained from both fuel tanks showed no evidence of contaminants or water.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X35496. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.