At about 1130 Eastern time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during a gear-up landing in visual conditions. The pilot later reported that, during initial climb, he smelled smoke and felt heat in the cockpit, then turned back toward the airport. He said several aural warnings sounded. During the descent back to the airport his communications radio malfunctioned, and he was unable to contact the tower after declaring the initial emergency. The pilot said he thought the airplane was on fire, and landed gear-up in the dirt between the taxiway and the runway.
June 4, 2006, Jacksonville, Fla. / Cessna 421B
At about 1130 Eastern time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during a gear-up landing in visual conditions. The pilot later reported that, during initial climb, he smelled smoke and felt heat in the cockpit, then turned back toward the airport. He said several aural warnings sounded. During the descent back to the airport his communications radio malfunctioned, and he was unable to contact the tower after declaring the initial emergency. The pilot said he thought the airplane was on fire, and landed gear-up in the dirt between the taxiway and the runway....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage during a gear-up landing in visual conditions.
- The pilot initiated an emergency return after smelling smoke and feeling heat in the cockpit, believing the aircraft was on fire.
- During the descent, the communications radio malfunctioned, preventing contact with the control tower.
- The pilot ultimately landed the aircraft gear-up in the dirt between the taxiway and the runway.
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