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July 15, 1985 · Beech 35-C33 · N5891J
Scappoose, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Scappoose, OR
Aircraft
Beech 35-C33
Tail Number
N5891J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA85LA189
DURING TAXI FROM LANDING WHILE IN A TURN, TH EPILOT INADVERT ENTLY SELECTED GEAR UP. HE OWNS A SIMILAR AIRPLANE AND HAD BORROWED THIS AIRCRAFT. HIS AIRCRAFT GEAR AND FLAP CONTR OLS ARE IN THE OPPOSITE POSITION OF THIS AIRCRAFT'S. HE INTENDED TO RAISE THE FLAPS AND NOT THE GEAR.
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DURING TAXI FROM LANDING WHILE IN A TURN, TH EPILOT INADVERT ENTLY SELECTED GEAR UP. HE OWNS A SIMILAR AIRPLANE AND HAD BORROWED THIS AIRCRAFT. HIS AIRCRAFT GEAR AND FLAP CONTR OLS ARE IN THE OPPOSITE POSITION OF THIS AIRCRAFT'S. HE INTENDED TO RAISE THE FLAPS AND NOT THE GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 PDT
Nearest AirportScappoose Industrial (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35-C33
Tail NumberN5891J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · I0-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourcePILO