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October 25, 2013 · Beech 95 B55 (T42A) A · N711H

Newnan, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Newnan, GA
Aircraft
Beech 95 B55 (T42A) A (1966)
Tail Number
N711H
Operator
Falcon Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA028

According to the flight instructor, the airplane landed without incident during the instructional flight. During the landing roll he intended to retract the flaps but instead placed the landing gear switch in the "up" position. The flight instructor immediately returned the landing gear switch to the "down" position; however, the landing gear collapsed. The airplane slid about halfway down the runway before it came to rest, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The flight instructor reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to the pilot operating handbook, "never rely on the safety switch to keep the gear down during taxi or on take-off, landing roll, or in a static position. Always make certain that the landing gear switch is in the down position during these operations."

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's inadvertent movement of the landing gear switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the fuselage.

Full Narrative

According to the flight instructor, the airplane landed without incident during the instructional flight. During the landing roll he intended to retract the flaps but instead placed the landing gear switch in the "up" position. The flight instructor immediately returned the landing gear switch to the "down" position; however, the landing gear collapsed. The airplane slid about halfway down the runway before it came to rest, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The flight instructor reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to the pilot operating handbook, "never rely on the safety switch to keep the gear down during taxi or on take-off, landing roll, or in a static position. Always make certain that the landing gear switch is in the down position during these operations."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNewnan Coweta County Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95 B55 (T42A) A
Tail NumberN711H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFalcon Aviation Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · IO-470 Series · Reciprocating | Continental Motors · IO-470 Series · Reciprocating
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 27 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data