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September 4, 2012 · Beech 95-55 · N4QC
Spanoway, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Spanoway, WA
Aircraft
Beech 95-55
Tail Number
N4QC
Operator
James Postma
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA393
The pilot performed a go-around and raised the landing gear and flaps. On the second approach, he lowered the flaps partially but did not lower the landing gear. He stated that he didn’t think that the gear warning activated. After landing with the landing gear up, the pilot and his passenger were able to exit the airplane before it caught fire causing substantial damage to the cabin.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
The pilot made a go-around following his first approach, and raised the landing gear and flaps. On the second approach, he lowered the flaps partially, but did not lower the landing gear. He stated that he didn’t think that the gear warning activated. After landing with the landing gear up, the pilot and his passenger were able to exit the airplane before it caught fire.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSPANAWAY (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95-55
Tail NumberN4QC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames Postma
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-470-L · Reciprocating · 260 | Cont Motor · I0-470-L · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time01:58