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December 19, 1985 · Beech C-18S · N64463
Deland, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Deland, FL
Aircraft
Beech C-18S
Tail Number
N64463
Operator
Gregory S Gibson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA046
THE PILOT IN THE RIGHT SEAT WAS MAKING HIS FIRST LANDING IN THAT MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT. DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE TRIED TO RAISE THE WING FLAPS LEVER. INSTEAD, HE RAISED THE LANDING GEAR LEVER CAUSING THE LANDING GEAR TO RETRACT.
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THE PILOT IN THE RIGHT SEAT WAS MAKING HIS FIRST LANDING IN THAT MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT. DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE TRIED TO RAISE THE WING FLAPS LEVER. INSTEAD, HE RAISED THE LANDING GEAR LEVER CAUSING THE LANDING GEAR TO RETRACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportDeland Muni (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length3979 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C-18S
Tail NumberN64463
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGregory S Gibson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC