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December 17, 2010 · Beech 95-C55 · N990W

Ozark, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ozark, AR
Aircraft
Beech 95-C55
Tail Number
N990W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA113

According to the pilot, while performing the landing checklist, he was certain he extended the landing gear. During the landing flare he felt the propellers impact the runway and immediately realized that the landing gear had not been extended. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage due to a postimpact fire. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident; he stated that he did not hear the gear horn due to his use of headsets.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Landing gear selector-Not used/operated - C

Full Narrative

According to the written statement provided by the pilot, he was preparing to land on runway 22. While performing his checklist, he "pointed at the gear" and said "gear" and was certain he had already extended the landing gear. During the landing flare he felt the propellers impact the runway and immediately realized that the landing gear had not been extended prior to the landing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who traveled to the accident location, the airplane was damaged by a post impact fire. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. He elaborated and stated he did not hear the gear horn due to his use of headsets.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 CST
Nearest AirportOzark-Franklin County Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length3302 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-C55
Tail NumberN990W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 CB3 · Reciprocating · 285 | Cont Motor · IO 520 CB3 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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