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June 23, 2006 · Beech C90 · N20

Windsor Locks, CT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Windsor Locks, CT
Aircraft
Beech C90
Tail Number
N20
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06TA161

After touchdown, while performing a touch-and-go landing, the pilot flying (PF) set takeoff power and initiated the takeoff. The non-flying pilot (NFP) then asked if the PF if he "wanted flaps up." The PF replied "yes," and the NFP inadvertently raised the landing gear instead of the flaps. The airplane's landing gear subsequently retracted, and the underside of the airplane contacted the ground. The PF then aborted the takeoff, and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, and no mechanical anomalies with the landing gear system were identified.

NTSB Probable Cause

The non-flying pilot's improper procedure, which resulted in his inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while the airplane was on the ground.

Full Narrative

On June 23, 2006, at 1237 eastern daylight time, a Beech C90, N20, was substantially damaged while landing at Bradley International Airport (BDL), Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The two certificated airline transport pilots were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that originated at the Portland International Jetport (PWM), Portland, Maine. The public use training flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The purpose of the flight was for two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors to maintain currency, while ferrying the airplane between Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs). According to the inspectors, the flight to BDL was routine, and they requested four instrument landing system (ILS) approaches once they arrived in the BDL area. The first ILS approach was terminated prior to the missed approach point, due to traffic. During the second approach, the pilot flying (PF) intended to perform a touch and go landing. After touchdown the PF set takeoff power and initiated the takeoff. The non-flying pilot (NFP) then asked if the PF if he "wanted flaps up." The PF replied "yes," and the NFP inadvertently raised the landing gear instead of the flaps. The airplane's landing gear subsequently retracted, and the underside of the airplane contacted the ground. The PF then aborted the takeoff, and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. No mechanical anomalies were noted with the landing gear system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:37 EDT
Nearest AirportBradley International Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length9510 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech C90
Tail NumberN20
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT-6A-21 · Turboprop · 1100
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 52 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 16000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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