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May 13, 1995 · Beech D55 · N993ES

Norman, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Norman, OK
Aircraft
Beech D55
Tail Number
N993ES
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA200

DURING A SERIES OF TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED. THE PILOT STATED THAT FOLLOWING THE LAST TOUCH AND GO HE FELT THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT CLIMBING SO HE REDUCED POWER TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. HE ALSO REPORTED THAT HE NORMALLY RETRACTS THE FLAPS AND LEAVES THE GEAR DOWN AFTER HE LIFTS OFF.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT RETRACTION OF THE LANDING GEAR, RESULTING IN A GEAR UP LANDING.

Full Narrative

On May 13, 1995, at 1036 central daylight time, a Beech D55, N993ES, was substantially damaged during landing near Norman, Oklahoma. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR Part 91 local instructional flight and no flight plan was filed. During an interview, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated that he was endorsed for solo flight in the multiengine airplane. The purpose of the flight was a series of touch and goes ending with a full stop. During the third touch and go, the pilot stated that he added "full power"; however, during the initial climb "the plane did not seem to fly." He further stated that he reduced the power and landed on runway 35. Examination of the airplane an FAA inspector revealed the flaps were fully extended and the gear retracted. During discussions with the pilot, he stated that he "would normally retract the flaps and that he thought the flaps were up and the gear down."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:36 CDT
Nearest AirportMax Westhimer Airport (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech D55
Tail NumberN993ES
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg

Appendix: Source Data