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April 18, 2008 · Beech 95-B55 · N8991M
Lansing, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, MI
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55
Tail Number
N8991M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA110
The pilot reported that he touched down on runway 24 in the twin-engine airplane. He intended to raise the flaps to increase the braking effectiveness, but he raised the landing gear instead of the flaps. The landing gear retracted during rollout and the airplane sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he touched down on runway 24 in the twin-engine airplane. He intended to raise the flaps to increase the braking effectiveness, but he raised the landing gear instead of the flaps. The landing gear retracted during rollout and the airplane sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 EDT
Nearest AirportCapital City Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95-B55
Tail NumberN8991M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO470-L · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0