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November 28, 2021 · Beech 200 · N71VT

Eugene, OR

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Eugene, OR
Aircraft
Beech 200 (1980)
Tail Number
N71VT
Operator
Western Wings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA063

The pilot of the multi-engine, retractable landing gear airplane reported that, shortly after departure, the airplane had several electrical malfunctions. Despite multiple troubleshooting attempts, the electrical malfunctions persisted and he elected to return to the departure airport. While on final approach to land, he lowered the landing gear lever, but the landing gear did not extend. He then tried to extend the landing gear utilizing the emergency gear extension procedure to no avail and elected to land the airplane with the landing gear retracted. The pilot further reported that he could have missed a checklist item that led to the loss of electrical power. Additionally, he did recall that he did not monitor the electrical load meter during the accident flight and did not notice if the battery ran down. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that could have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage aft of the nose landing gear was substantially damaged. A subsequent examination of the landing gear and electrical systems revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane’s 28-volt battery was disconnected, removed and when tested, it showed 20-volts in a discharged state. A fully charged 28-volt battery was substituted for a ground check of the airplane’s systems, which included the instrument panel with no anomalies revealed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper checklist use, which resulted in an electrical malfunction and subsequent gear up landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the multi-engine, retractable landing gear airplane reported that, shortly after departure, the airplane had several electrical malfunctions. Despite multiple trouble shooting attempts the electrical malfunctions persisted and he elected to return to the departure airport. While on final approach to land, he lowered the landing gear lever, but the landing gear did not extend. He then tried to extend the landing gear utilizing the emergency gear extension procedure to no avail and elected to land the airplane with the landing gear retracted. The pilot further reported that, he could have missed a checklist item that led to the loss of electrical power. Additionally, he did recall that he did not monitor the electrical load meter during the accident flight and did not notice if the battery ran down. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that could have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that, the fuselage aft of the nose landing gear was substantially damaged. A subsequent examination of the landing gear and electrical systems revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane’s 28-volt battery was disconnected, removed and when tested, it showed 20-volts in a discharged state. A fully charged 28-volt battery was substituted for a ground check of the airplane’s systems, which included the instrument panel with no anomalies revealed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PST
Nearest AirportMahlon Sweet Field (0nm)
Runway16R
Runway Length8009 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 200
Tail NumberN71VT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestern Wings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT-6A-41 · Turboshaft · 850 | Pratt & Whitney · PT-6A-41 · Turboprop · 850
Seats9

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 30000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 48 F
Altimeter30.24 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourcePILO

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