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September 13, 2019 · Beech 55 E55 · N854T
Sebring, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sebring, FL
Aircraft
Beech 55 E55 (1974)
Tail Number
N854T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA19CA291
The pilot reported that, shortly after landing, the passenger, without his permission or guidance, retracted the landing gear. The airplane impacted the runway, slid about 600 ft, and then came to rest. The pilot-rated passenger reported that, without the pilot's guidance, he mistakenly raised the gear handle then quickly lowered it again, thinking it was the flap handle, and that he was attempting to assist the pilot. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the center wing spar.
NTSB Probable Cause
The passenger’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll without being instructed to do so by the pilot.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that, shortly after landing the passenger, without his permission or guidance retracted the landing gear. The landing gear retracted, airplane impacted the runway and slid about 600 ft before coming to rest on the runway. The pilot rated passenger reported that, without the pilot's guidance, he mistakenly raised the gear handle then quickly lowered it again, thinking it was the flap handle. He was attempting to assist the pilot. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the center wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSebring Rgnl (0nm W)
Runway01
Runway Length5234 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 55 E55
Tail NumberN854T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 Series · Reciprocating | Continental · IO-550 Series · Reciprocating
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 40 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind60° @ 13 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC