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August 12, 1982 · Beech 58 · N7239R
Birmingham, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Birmingham, AL
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N7239R
Operator
Balco Mechanical Cont
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA235
THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER A NORMAL TOUCHDOWN AND A LANDING ROLL OF 300-500 FEET THE GEAR RETRACTED/COLLAPSED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ENTIRE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM WAS GROUND CHECKED AND NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM WAS FOUND. THE AIRCRAFT FLAPS WERE FOUND IN THE ONE HALF EXTENDED POSITION. IN THIS AIRCRAFT THE FLAP AND GEAR HANDLES ARE ADJACENT.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER A NORMAL TOUCHDOWN AND A LANDING ROLL OF 300-500 FEET THE GEAR RETRACTED/COLLAPSED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ENTIRE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM WAS GROUND CHECKED AND NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM WAS FOUND. THE AIRCRAFT FLAPS WERE FOUND IN THE ONE HALF EXTENDED POSITION. IN THIS AIRCRAFT THE FLAP AND GEAR HANDLES ARE ADJACENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 CDT
Nearest AirportBirmingham Municipal (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN7239R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBalco Mechanical Cont
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg