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September 20, 1993 · Beech 18-C45G · N80323

Jeffersonville, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jeffersonville, IN
Aircraft
Beech 18-C45G
Tail Number
N80323
Operator
Crites Kenneth J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA373

THE PILOT STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IT DID NOT EXTEND. HE EXTENDED THE GEAR MANUALLY, CRANKING UNTIL HE FELT RESISTANCE, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATOR IN THE COCKPIT. GROUND PERSONNEL TOLD THE PILOT THE LANDING GEAR APPEARED TO BE EXTENDED. THE PILOT MADE A NORMAL APPROACH AND LANDING. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE LANDING GEAR SLIDE TUBES LACKED LUBRICATION AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR SLIDE TUBE WAS CORRODED. THE AIRPLANE HAD FLOWN 16.25 HOURS SINCE AN ANNUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992.

NTSB Probable Cause

the mechanical binding of the landing gear extension mechanism.

Full Narrative

On September 20, 1993, approximately 1940 hours eastern daylight time, a Beech BE18-C45G, N80323, piloted by the commercial pilot/airplane owner, sustained substantial damage when the landing gear collapsed during the landing roll at Jeffersonville, Indiana. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, no flight plan was filed. The flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Jeffersonville, Indiana, approximately 1930 hours. The pilot stated he had performed two takeoffs and landings without incident. When he attempted to extend the landing gear for the third landing, it did not extend. He reported after cycling the landing gear handle several times, he utilized emergency landing gear extension methods to lower the gear. The pilot stated he cranked the gear down until he felt resistance. The landing gear indicator flags did not indicate the gear was down and locked. The pilot requested and received verification from ground personnel that the landing gear appeared to be extended. He stated he used normal approach procedures and airspeeds, and the touchdown and roll out seemed normal. The pilot reported when he "...made a light brake application to finish slowing...the landing gear folded back into the wheel wells." Postaccident inspection revealed the main landing gear slide tubes were lacking lubrication. The right main gear slide tube was corroded. Impact damage precluded a complete evaluation of the electrical system, but the electrical landing gear motor was capable of normal operation. An FAA Inspector statement is appended. The most recent maintenance performed on the airplane was an Annual Inspection completed November 3, 1992. The airplane operated 16.25 hours since that inspection.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:40 EDT
Nearest AirportClark County (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 18-C45G
Tail NumberN80323
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrites Kenneth J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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