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April 25, 1984 · Beech E55 · N85052
Charleston, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, SC
Aircraft
Beech E55
Tail Number
N85052
Operator
Henry J Wurster
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA152
AFTER THE LANDING THE ACFT LANDING GEAR RETRACTED DURING A PERIOD OF MAXIMUM BRAKING TO AVOID AN ARRESTING CABLE. DURING THE EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR DOOR DAMAGE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
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AFTER THE LANDING THE ACFT LANDING GEAR RETRACTED DURING A PERIOD OF MAXIMUM BRAKING TO AVOID AN ARRESTING CABLE. DURING THE EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR DOOR DAMAGE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:37 EST
Nearest AirportCharleston Afb (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech E55
Tail NumberN85052
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHenry J Wurster
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:51
Weather SourceWFAC