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April 17, 2018 · Beech 95 B55 T42A · N4464S
Suffolk, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Suffolk, VA
Aircraft
Beech 95 B55 T42A (1975)
Tail Number
N4464S
Operator
Moosehead Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA251
The pilot in the retractable-landing gear-equipped airplane reported that, during the flight, his GPS had fallen from its mount and that the antenna cable became wrapped around the landing gear switch. Before landing, the pilot applied aft pressure to the yoke to enter the flare, and the antenna cable moved the landing gear switch to the retract position. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted and skidded to a stop on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage longerons and stringers and the wing-spar carry-through. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the portable GPS and antenna cable, which resulted in the inadvertent landing gear retraction during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that during the flight, his GPS had fallen from its mount and the antenna cable became wrapped around the landing gear switch. Prior to landing, the pilot applied aft pressure to the yoke to enter the flare and the antenna cable moved the landing gear switch to the retract position. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted and skidded to a stop on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage longerons and stringers, and the wing-spar carry through. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSuffolk Executive (0nm SW)
Runway25
Runway Length3750 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95 B55 T42A
Tail NumberN4464S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMoosehead Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470 L · Reciprocating · 260 | Continental · IO-470 L · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 41 C
Altimeter29.65 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC