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September 16, 2016 · Beech G35 NO Series · N168B
Kooskia, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kooskia, ID
Aircraft
Beech G35 NO Series (1956)
Tail Number
N168B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA519
According to the pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane, his normal approach to the backcountry grass airstrip was to follow the terrain until established on a "5-10 second" final approach. The pilot recalled that there was a 5-knot tailwind at the airstrip during the approach. On final, he increased the flaps, the airspeed was 70 knots, and the airplane touched down on the approach end of the runway. He reported that he did not extend the retractable landing gear and that, following the touchdown, the airplane slid about 1,000 ft down the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage longerons and the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have prevented normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the retractable landing gear airplane, his normal approach to the backcountry grass airstrip was to follow the terrain until established on a "5-10 second" final approach. The pilot recalled that there was a five-knot tailwind at the airstrip during the approach. On final, he increased the flaps, the airspeed was 70 knots, and the airplane touched down on the approach end of the runway. However, he reported that he did not extend the retractable landing gear and following the touch down, the airplane slid about 1,000 feet down the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage longerons and the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airframe or engine, that would have prevented normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MDT
Nearest AirportShearer /Usfs/ (0nm SW)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width15 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech G35 NO Series
Tail NumberN168B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC