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June 3, 2021 · Beech 1900 · N219VP

Denver, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Beech 1900 (1984)
Tail Number
N219VP
Operator
Alpine Air Express
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA248

The pilot stated that, on final approach, he lowered the landing gear, placed the propeller controls forward, confirmed that the landing gear position indicator lights illuminated green, and completed the before landing checklist. He stated that he felt the drag associated with the gear being extended, but the airplane was not slowing as much as usual. As the airplane crossed the runway threshold, the pilot heard radio transmissions from the controller and another airplane to check the landing gear configuration, and he stated that he saw three green lights. He reported that the landing was smooth and felt normal; however, the airplane settled onto the runway and within a few seconds, the propellers impacted the ground. Airport surveillance video indicated that the airplane’s landing gear remained fully retracted during the approach and over the runway just before touchdown. Postaccident examination of the landing gear and landing gear indicating/warning system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The circumstances of the accident are consistent with the pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Full Narrative

On June 2, 2021, at 2000 mountain daylight time, a Beech 1900, N219VP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Denver, Colorado. The airline transport pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated by Alpine Air Express as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand cargo flight. The pilot stated that, on final approach to Denver International Airport (DEN), Denver, Colorado, he lowered the landing gear, placed the propeller controls forward, confirmed that the landing gear position indicator lights illuminated green, and completed the before landing checklist. He said that he felt the drag associated with the gear being extended, but the airplane was not slowing as much as usual. He said that he planned his approach to land at the furthest point of the touchdown zone to clear the runway for traffic behind him. As the airplane crossed the runway threshold, the pilot heard a transmission from the controller to check gear down. He believed that a transmission from an aircraft also told him to check that the landing gear was down. He said that he looked at the landing gear control handle and confirmed three green lights while the airplane was touching down. He reported that the landing was smooth and felt normal, but within a few seconds, the propellers impacted the ground. Airport surveillance video showed the airplane approach runway 17R with the landing gear fully retracted. All landing gear remained retracted while the airplane was over the runway and just prior to touchdown. Postaccident examination of the airplane under the supervision of the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the airplane wing flaps were retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage that included damage to the bottom fuselage lateral bulkheads and stringers. Examination of the landing gear and landing gear indicating/warning system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 MDT
Nearest AirportDenver International Airport (0nm)
Runway17R
Runway Length12000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 1900
Tail NumberN219VP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlpine Air Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-65B · Turboprop · 1100 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-65B · Turboprop · 1100
Seats19

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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