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September 30, 1994 · Lockheed PV-2 · N6857C
Lafayette, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lafayette, LA
Aircraft
Lockheed PV-2
Tail Number
N6857C
Operator
Combat Air Museum
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA319
THE RIGHT SEAT PILOT WAS INSTRUCTING THE PILOT IN THE LEFT SEAT FOR A TYPE RATING IN THE AIRPLANE. AFTER THE SECOND LANDING, THE PIC IN THE RIGHT SEAT WAS CONFIGURING THE AIRPLANE FOR TAKEOFF AND INADVERTENTLY PULLED THE GEAR HANDLE UP INSTEAD OF THE FLAPS. THE PILOT ALSO REPORTED THAT THE TWO HANDLES 'ARE IDENTICAL IN SIZE, SHAPE, AND COLOR. THEY ARE LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO ONE ANOTHER.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT GEAR RETRACTION.
Full Narrative
On September 30, 1994, at 1010 central daylight time, a Lockheed PV-2, N6857C, was substantially damaged during landing near Lafayette, Louisiana. The two airline transport rated pilots and a commercial pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local instructional flight. The airline transport rated pilot occupying the right seat stated that he was pilot-in-command (PIC), held a type rating for the airplane, and was instructing the pilot in the left seat for his type rating in the airplane. The commercial pilot was the crew member operating the radios. The PIC stated that during the second touch and go landing roll while configuring the airplane for takeoff, "I pulled the gear handle up instead of the flaps." The airplane came to a stop on runway 4R and all occupants exited the airplane. The PIC reported spar damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 CDT
Nearest AirportLafayette Regional (0nm)
Runway4R
Runway Length7650 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLockheed PV-2
Tail NumberN6857C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCombat Air Museum
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-2800-31 · Reciprocating · 2000
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:57
Weather SourceWFAC