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October 3, 2005 · Beech E-55 · N72BG
Providence, RI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Providence, RI
Aircraft
Beech E-55
Tail Number
N72BG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA053
While en route to the pilot's home airport, the pilot noticed that a landing gear system circuit breaker had tripped, which he then reset. Upon arriving in the vicinity of the destination airport, the pilot selected the landing gear down position, while watching the circuit breaker to see if it would trip again, which it did. He then lowered the flaps and landed unknowing with the landing gear retracted, substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot later stated, "I should have looked at the 3 green (landing gear position indicator) lights."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to verify landing gear extension after a landing gear malfunction, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
Full Narrative
While enroute to the pilot's home airport, the pilot noticed that a landing gear system circuit breaker had tripped, which he then reset. Upon arriving in the vicinity of the destination airport, the pilot selected the landing gear down position, while watching the circuit breaker to see if it would trip again, which it did. He then lowered the flaps and landed unknowing with the landing gear retracted, substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot later stated, "I should have looked at the 3 green (landing gear position indicator) lights."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTheodore Francis Green (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length7166 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech E-55
Tail NumberN72BG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 57
Altimeter30.45 inHg
Observation Time15:51
Weather SourceWFAC