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May 19, 2009 · Beech C35 · N1945D
Englewood, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Englewood, CO
Aircraft
Beech C35
Tail Number
N1945D
Operator
Schetgen Jeff E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA307
During the takeoff roll, the airplane's main landing gear partially retracted and the nose landing gear collapsed completely. The airplane's left wing impacted the ground, resulting in structural damage. The airplane came to rest in an upright position on the runway and the pilot and the airplane's mechanic were able to exit the airplane unassisted. Following the accident, an examination of the landing gear revealed that the mechanic had wired the landing gear squat switch incorrectly, resulting in a retraction of the landing gear once the landing strut was extended.
NTSB Probable Cause
The collapse of the landing gear due to the mechanic's failure to properly wire the landing gear squat switch.
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll, the airplane's main landing gear partially retracted and the nose landing gear collapsed completely. The airplane's left wing impacted the ground, resulting in structural damage. The airplane came to rest in an upright position on the runway, and the pilot and the airplane's mechanic were able to exit the airplane unassisted. Following the accident, an examination of the landing gear revealed that the mechanic had wired the landing gear squat switch incorrectly; resulting in a retraction of the landing gear once the landing strut was extended.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest AirportCentennial Airport (0nm)
Runway35L
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width77 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C35
Tail NumberN1945D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSchetgen Jeff E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC