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February 17, 2026 · Beech V35 B · N35KA
Gulf Shores, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Gulf Shores, AL
Aircraft
Beech V35 B (1979)
Tail Number
N35KA
Operator
Hacker Timothy J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA117
The pilot reported that during the takeoff he inadvertently retracted the landing gear prior to establishing a positive rate of climb. The pilot initially tried to continue the takeoff, and the airplane briefly became airborne before he then elected to reject the takeoff and land on the remaining runway. The airplane came to rest on its on the underside of the fuselage with the landing gear retracted, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear, which resulted in abnormal runway contact during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff he inadvertently retracted the landing gear prior to establishing a positive rate of climb. The pilot initially tried to continue the takeoff, and the airplane briefly became airborne before he then elected to reject the takeoff and land on the remaining runway. The airplane came to rest on its on the underside of the fuselage with the landing gear retracted, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CST
Nearest AirportGulf Shores International Airp (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length6962 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech V35 B
Tail NumberN35KA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHacker Timothy J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-B5F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 59 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourceWFAC