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February 13, 1990 · Beech V35 · N9582Q
West Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Beech V35
Tail Number
N9582Q
Operator
Plath Gerald R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA080
THE PILOT/AIRCRAFT OWNER FLEW THE AIRCRAFT FROM ITS HOME BASE TO A LOCAL AIRPORT (8 MI SOUTHWEST) TO HAVE SOME AVIONICS WORK ACCOMPLISHED. DURING THE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED. A POST-ACCIDENT EXAM OF THE COCKPIT REVEALED THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS IN THE 'UP' POSITION. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE COULD NOT RECALL EXTENDING THE GEAR PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXTEND THE GEAR, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT WHEELS-UP LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT/AIRCRAFT OWNER FLEW THE AIRCRAFT FROM ITS HOME BASE TO A LOCAL AIRPORT (8 MI SOUTHWEST) TO HAVE SOME AVIONICS WORK ACCOMPLISHED. DURING THE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED. A POST-ACCIDENT EXAM OF THE COCKPIT REVEALED THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS IN THE 'UP' POSITION. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE COULD NOT RECALL EXTENDING THE GEAR PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CST
Nearest AirportDupage County (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech V35
Tail NumberN9582Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPlath Gerald R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA3 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC