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February 2, 1997 · Beech B200 · N66404

Marshall, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Marshall, MN
Aircraft
Beech B200
Tail Number
N66404
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI97LA063

Both pilots reported that shortly after the airplane touched down, the left seat pilot reached over and put the landing gear handle in the up position. The pilots reported that the left seat pilot then returned the landing gear selector to the down position, and initiated a go around. Before the second landing was attempted a manual landing gear extension was attempted, but was unsuccessful. When the airplane landed the second time, the landing gear collapsed during the landing roll.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot inadvertently putting the gear selector switch in the up position during landing.

Full Narrative

On February 2, 1997, at 1730 central standard time (cst), a Beech 200, N66404, sustained substantial damage when the landing gear collapsed during landing, at the Marshall-Ryan Airport, Marshall Minnesota. The two pilots and 3 passengers were uninjured in the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 fight originated at the Minneapolis Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The airplane was operating on IFR flight plan, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was being flown by two air transport rated pilots, at the time of the accident. Both pilots reported that shortly after the airplane touched down, the left seat pilot reached over and put the landing gear handle in the up position. The pilots reported that the left seat pilot then returned the landing gear selector to the down position, and initiated a go around. After the go around the pilots attempted to put the landing gear down manually, which was unsuccessful. The pilots then declared an emergency with Minneapolis Center, and waited until emergency crews had arrived at the airport to land the airplane. When the airplane landed the second time, the landing gear collapsed. After the airplane had stopped, the crew and passenger executed an emergency evacuation of the airplane. The internal structure on the bottom of the fuselage, the fuselage skins, and the propellers were bent in the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest AirportMarshall-Ryan (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length5054 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B200
Tail NumberN66404
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-42 · Turboprop · 850
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind190° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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