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December 24, 1984 · Beech 95-C55 · N4826J
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Beech 95-C55
Tail Number
N4826J
Operator
Cohlmia Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA085
THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BUT FAILED TO COMPLETE THE LANDING CHECKLIST BY INSURING THAT THE GEAR WERE DOWN AND LOCKED. THE ACFT LANDED GEAR UP CAUSING A SMALL POST CRASH FIRE. THE PLT HAD BEEN REQUESTED TO KEEP HIS SPEED UP DURING THE APCH. HE DID NOT HEAR A GEAR WARNING HORN. ALL 3 LANDING GEAR CRANKED DOWN AFTER RECOVERY OF THE WRECKAGE.
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THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BUT FAILED TO COMPLETE THE LANDING CHECKLIST BY INSURING THAT THE GEAR WERE DOWN AND LOCKED. THE ACFT LANDED GEAR UP CAUSING A SMALL POST CRASH FIRE. THE PLT HAD BEEN REQUESTED TO KEEP HIS SPEED UP DURING THE APCH. HE DID NOT HEAR A GEAR WARNING HORN. ALL 3 LANDING GEAR CRANKED DOWN AFTER RECOVERY OF THE WRECKAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 CST
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95-C55
Tail NumberN4826J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCohlmia Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:29
Weather SourceWFAC