FlightFollowerDetached Gear Door Causes Control Trouble at Fort Pierce
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On April 17th, 2025, at approximately 15:53 Zulu time, a Glasair III aircraft, registration number N79R, experienced an in-flight incident near Fort Pierce, Florida. While airborne, the aircraft suffered a mechanical issue when a gear door detached mid-flight, resulting in a flight control complication. Despite the unexpected event, the pilot maintained control and promptly initiated a return to Treasure Coast International Airport.
Timeline
On April 17th, 2025, at approximately 15:53 Zulu time, a Glasair III aircraft, registration number N79R, experienced an in-flight incident near Fort Pierce, Florida.
1.
Development of the situation
While airborne, the aircraft suffered a mechanical issue when a gear door detached mid-flight, resulting in a flight control complication.
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Response or continuation
Despite the unexpected event, the pilot maintained control and promptly initiated a return to Treasure Coast International Airport.
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Resolution or outcome described in the account
The aircraft executed a safe landing on Runway 28L.
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Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 17 Apr 2025
- Registration
- N79R
- Reconstruction
- 5:22
The aircraft executed a safe landing on Runway 28L. No injuries were reported, and the extent of damage to the aircraft remains unknown. Authorities are continuing to assess the situation and determine the cause of the gear door failure
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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