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April 27, 1987 · Beech 95-B55 · N5824S
Greenville, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greenville, SC
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55
Tail Number
N5824S
Operator
William F Sherman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA131
THE PLT REPORTED HE FORGOT TO PUT THE LDG GEAR DOWN. HE STATED THAT HE WAS PRACTICIING A SHORT FIELD LDG WITH THE POWER SET AT ABOUT 15 IN. HG MAP. HE NOTED THAT THE GEAR WARNING SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION UNLESS THE POWER IS AT 12 IN. HG MAP OR BELOW. THE PLT EXPRESSED THE OPINION THAT THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF HE HAD PERFORMED A 'GUMP' (GAS, UNDERCARRIAGE, MIXTURE, PROPS) CHECK PRIOR TO LDG.
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THE PLT REPORTED HE FORGOT TO PUT THE LDG GEAR DOWN. HE STATED THAT HE WAS PRACTICIING A SHORT FIELD LDG WITH THE POWER SET AT ABOUT 15 IN. HG MAP. HE NOTED THAT THE GEAR WARNING SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION UNLESS THE POWER IS AT 12 IN. HG MAP OR BELOW. THE PLT EXPRESSED THE OPINION THAT THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF HE HAD PERFORMED A 'GUMP' (GAS, UNDERCARRIAGE, MIXTURE, PROPS) CHECK PRIOR TO LDG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 EDT
Nearest AirportDonaldson Center (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95-B55
Tail NumberN5824S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam F Sherman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · I0-470 L · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 12 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC