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July 5, 2011 · Beech A36 · N8036V

Wauchula, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N8036V
Operator
Gilleland Ned E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA382

The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted and it veered off the runway. The airplane collided with a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing rear spar. Examination of the runway revealed numerous gouges on the runway surface, beginning on the centerline 1,999 feet from the approach end of the runway and continuing for 843 feet, which were consistent with a propeller strike. An examination of the airplane revealed that all three landing gear doors were found in the retracted position. The landing gear doors and the tip tanks displayed evidence of scrape marks as well. An examination of the tires revealed that all of the tires were inflated. An examination of the cockpit revealed that the landing gear handle was in the "gear up" position. The airplane was placed on jacks, and the battery switch was turned to the "on" position. The landing gear horn was operational, and all three landing gear lights were not illuminated. The gear was manually extended, and the gear horn silenced and all three landing gear position lights illuminated green.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated - C

Full Narrative

The airplane was landed with the landing gear retracted and veered off the runway. It collided with a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. An examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Inspector revealed that a propeller strike occurred on the centerline 1,999 feet from the approach end of the runway and continued for 843 feet. During examination, all three landing gear doors were found in the retracted position. The landing gear doors and the tip tanks displayed evidence that they scraped on the runway surface. An examination of the tires revealed that all of the tires were inflated. An examination of the cockpit revealed that the landing gear handle was in the "gear up" position. The airplane was placed on jacks, and the battery switch was turned to the "on" position. The landing gear horn was operational, and all three landing gear lights were not illuminated. The gear was manually extended, and the gear horn silenced and all three landing gear position lights illuminated green.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWAUCHULA (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4005 ft
Runway Width785 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN8036V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGilleland Ned E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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