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February 12, 2018 · Beech C90 A · N118MF
Montague, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Montague, CA
Aircraft
Beech C90 A (1994)
Tail Number
N118MF
Operator
Mercy Flights
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA137
The pilot in a retractable landing gear airplane, accompanied by a company check pilot, reported that they were conducting a training flight in preparation for a Title 14 CFR Part 135 check ride. During a no-flap landing exercise, as the airplane crossed the runway threshold, the pilot set the airplane power to idle, and an aural warning sounded, which indicated that the landing gear was retracted. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main landing gear-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
The pilot in a retractable landing gear-equipped airplane, accompanied by a company check-pilot, reported that they were conducting a training flight, in preparation for a 14 CFR Part 135 check ride. During a no-flap landing exercise, as the airplane crossed the runway threshold, the airplane power was set to idle, and the aural warning sounded, which indicated that the landing gear was retracted. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 PST
Nearest AirportSiskiyou County (0nm SE)
Runway35
Runway Length7490 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C90 A
Tail NumberN118MF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMercy Flights
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-21 · Turboprop · 550 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-21 · Turboprop · 550
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Weather SourcePILO