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January 16, 1989 · Beech A90 · N623AW
Montgomery, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Montgomery, AL
Aircraft
Beech A90
Tail Number
N623AW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL89LA076
DURING THE THIRD TOUCH AND GO LANDING OF THE TRAINING FLIGHT, THE INSTRUCTOR MOMENTARILY PLACED THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE TO THE UP POSITION WHILE THE AIRPLANE WAS ON THE RUNWAY. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTED FOLLOWED BY THE RIGHT. THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY TO THE LEFT SIDE AND CAME TO A STOP IN THE GRASS. THE PROCEDURES IN EFFECT AT THE TIME WERE FOR THE INSTRUCTOR TO SET THE FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF AFTER THE STUDENT HAD TOUCHED DOWN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) INADVERTENTLY ACTUATED THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE TO THE UP POSITION.
Full Narrative
DURING THE THIRD TOUCH AND GO LANDING OF THE TRAINING FLIGHT, THE INSTRUCTOR MOMENTARILY PLACED THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE TO THE UP POSITION WHILE THE AIRPLANE WAS ON THE RUNWAY. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTED FOLLOWED BY THE RIGHT. THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY TO THE LEFT SIDE AND CAME TO A STOP IN THE GRASS. THE PROCEDURES IN EFFECT AT THE TIME WERE FOR THE INSTRUCTOR TO SET THE FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF AFTER THE STUDENT HAD TOUCHED DOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:10 CST
Nearest AirportDannelly Field (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A90
Tail NumberN623AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-20 · Turboprop · 500
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:13
Weather SourceWFAC