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March 6, 1987 · Beech 58 · N9025V
Bismarck, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Bismarck, ND
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N9025V
Operator
Johnson Construction
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA062
THE PLT, WHILE AT CRUISE, DETECTED AN ODOR HE SUSPECTED TO BE OVERHEATED ELECTRICAL WIRING. HE DIVERTED TO A NEARBY ARPT FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE PLT SHUTDOWN ALL ELECTRICAL PWR AFTER COMMUNICATION WITH THE TWR. PRIOR TO LANDING, THE PLT TURNED ON ELECTRICAL PWR TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR BY NORMAL PROCEDURES. HE ASSUMED THAT THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED BUT DID NOT HAVE A POSITIVE INDICATION. THE PLT DID NOT USE THE HAND CRANK TO VERIFY THAT THE GEAR WAS LOCKED. THE GEAR COLLAPSED ON TOUCHDOWN.
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THE PLT, WHILE AT CRUISE, DETECTED AN ODOR HE SUSPECTED TO BE OVERHEATED ELECTRICAL WIRING. HE DIVERTED TO A NEARBY ARPT FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE PLT SHUTDOWN ALL ELECTRICAL PWR AFTER COMMUNICATION WITH THE TWR. PRIOR TO LANDING, THE PLT TURNED ON ELECTRICAL PWR TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR BY NORMAL PROCEDURES. HE ASSUMED THAT THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED BUT DID NOT HAVE A POSITIVE INDICATION. THE PLT DID NOT USE THE HAND CRANK TO VERIFY THAT THE GEAR WAS LOCKED. THE GEAR COLLAPSED ON TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CST
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length8788 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN9025V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohnson Construction
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 520 C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:09
Weather SourceWFAC