Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR12CA393

Spanoway, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N4QC

BEECH 95-55

Analysis

The pilot performed a go-around and raised the landing gear and flaps. On the second approach, he lowered the flaps partially but did not lower the landing gear. He stated that he didn’t think that the gear warning activated. After landing with the landing gear up, the pilot and his passenger were able to exit the airplane before it caught fire causing substantial damage to the cabin.

Factual Information

The pilot made a go-around following his first approach, and raised the landing gear and flaps. On the second approach, he lowered the flaps partially, but did not lower the landing gear. He stated that he didn’t think that the gear warning activated. After landing with the landing gear up, the pilot and his passenger were able to exit the airplane before it caught fire.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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