Casualties unknown

Emergency Landing in Plowed Field After Left Engine Shutdown During Training Flight (N242CF)

Romeoville, IL, US

On March 8, 1992, a Piper PA-23-150 (registration N242CF) operated by Flying "c" Leasing was involved in an aviation accident near Romeoville, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WHEN HE DID NOT RECEIVE A SAFE INDICATION THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

During a multi-engine training flight, the instructor shut down the left engine. After an unsuccessful restart, an emergency landing was initiated. Gear extension indications were absent, leading to a landing in a plowed field.

Incident Overview

A multi-engine training flight encountered an emergency after the instructor pilot shut down the left engine. The subsequent engine restart attempt was unsuccessful, prompting the initiation of an emergency landing procedure.

Gear Extension Difficulties

During the emergency landing, the pilot attempted emergency gear extension procedures. However, the gear down and locked indications were not observed. The pilot then decided to land in a plowed field.

Aircraft Hydraulic System

The aircraft model involved is equipped with only one hydraulic pump, located on the left engine. Normal gear retraction and extension are hydraulically operated. With the left engine shut down, hydraulic power for gear operation was unavailable.

Landing Outcome

The aircraft landed in a plowed field. No further details about the condition of the aircraft or occupants 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/20001211X14258. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.