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August 22, 2020 · Beech 55 95B55 · N1621W
Athens, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Athens, TX
Aircraft
Beech 55 95B55 (1972)
Tail Number
N1621W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA363
The airline transport pilot and private pilot rated passenger departed on a local, personal flight. The pilot reported that he failed to extend the landing gear before landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage ribs and stringers. He said that the landing gear warning did not sound through the headsets, so the sound was faint and that the gear warning sounded like the stall warning, which was “confusing.” The pilot 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-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated
Full Narrative
The airline transport pilot and private pilot rated passenger departed on a local, personal flight. The pilot reported that he failed to extend the landing gear before landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage ribs and stringers. He said that the landing gear warning did not sound through the headsets, so the sound was faint and that the gear warning sounded like the stall warning, which was “confusing.” The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CDT
Nearest AirportAthens Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3988 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 55 95B55
Tail NumberN1621W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470 · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental · IO-470 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 59 · Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC