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March 31, 2010 · Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · N43BS

Sevierville, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Sevierville, TN
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55 (T42A)
Tail Number
N43BS
Operator
43Bs
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA201

The pilot stated that the intent of the flight was to conduct touch-and-go landings in the twin-engine, retractable-gear airplane. He stated that he made a "textbook" first landing, and that during the landing rollout he attempted to raise the wing flaps for takeoff. The pilot "mistook the gear lever for the flaps" and the landing gear began to retract. He added power to "overcome the sinking," but the right propeller struck the ground and the airplane "spun to the right." The airplane came to rest upright in a grassy area between the runway and taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported 50 hours of flight time in the accident airplane and flew it "every couple of weeks." The pilot's most recent experience in the accident airplane make and model was 30 days prior to the accident. The airplane's landing gear and flap control levers were the same color and approximately the same size, but were located on opposite sides of the control column.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Unintentional use/operation - C

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that the intent of the flight was to conduct touch-and-go landings in the twin-engine, retractable-gear airplane. He stated that he made a "textbook" first landing, and that during the landing rollout, he attempted to raise the wing flaps for takeoff. The pilot "mistook the gear lever for the flaps" and the landing gear began to retract. He added power to "overcome the sinking," but the right propeller struck the ground, and the airplane "spun to the right." The airplane came to rest upright, in a grassy area between the runway and taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported 50 hours of flight time in the accident airplane, and flew it "every couple of weeks." The pilot's most recent experience in the accident airplane make and model was 30 days prior to the accident. The airplane's landing gear and flap control levers were the same color and approximately the same size, but were located on opposite sides of the control column.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGatlinburg-Pigeon Forge (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length5506 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-B55 (T42A)
Tail NumberN43BS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator43Bs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260 | Cont Motor · IO-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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