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August 18, 1987 · Beech F50 · N5629D
Terlingua, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Terlingua, TX
Aircraft
Beech F50
Tail Number
N5629D
Operator
Albert Fay
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA204
THE OWNER, WHO OCCUPIED THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT, STATED THAT HE RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR DURING THE LANDING ROLL INADVERTENTLY INSTEAD OF THE FLAPS. THE PIC NEVER RESPONDED IN WRITING CONCERNING THE ACTIONS HE TOOK DURING THE ACCIDENT.
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THE OWNER, WHO OCCUPIED THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT, STATED THAT HE RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR DURING THE LANDING ROLL INADVERTENTLY INSTEAD OF THE FLAPS. THE PIC NEVER RESPONDED IN WRITING CONCERNING THE ACTIONS HE TOOK DURING THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLAJITAS (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech F50
Tail NumberN5629D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlbert Fay
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GSO-480-B1B6 · Reciprocating · 340
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO