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Offline GeoffSM1

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Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, N54TA: March 29, 2016 near Raleigh-Durham (KRDU)
« on: March 30, 2016, 03:24:16 PM »
Aircraft  makes text book landing on highway after losing engine following loss of oil pressure.


http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2016/03/piper-pa-28r-200-arrow-ii-n54ta.html
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Offline sonnycol

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Re: Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, N54TA: March 29, 2016 near Raleigh-Durham (KRDU)
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2016, 04:12:48 PM »
The article description of a textbook landing was amusing. No, actually, the gear is extended according to the POH...  :roll:
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Re: Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, N54TA: March 29, 2016 near Raleigh-Durham (KRDU)
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2016, 01:08:42 AM »
According to the actual pilot on /r/flying, he delayed lowering the gear in order to stretch the glide. The gear was selected down before touchdown.

https://www.reddit.com/r/flying/comments/4cg5st/offairport_landing_near_krdu_looks_like_a_great/d1iwi1f
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