# NTSB CHI04LA167: Beech 200, N432FA, Green Bay, WI, June 30, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 30, 2004, 06:10 local (11:10 UTC) - Place: Green Bay, WI - Coordinates: 44.483333, -88.133331 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.4833&lon=-88.1333&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 8 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 24, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 59598 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI04LA167 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/59598/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA167 ## Probable cause The loss of engine power after takeoff for an undetermined reason. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Wheels up landing, landing - flare/touchdown - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command - In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown - terrain condition - runway ## Analysis The twin-engine airplane was damaged during a precautionary landing following a reported loss of power to the right engine on takeoff. The pilot reported that the right engine lost power as the landing gear was retracting after takeoff. He stated that he elected to land the airplane on the remaining runway and selected gear down. The pilot stated, "I then flew the aircraft maintaining directional control and landed on runway 24 however due to the short time between selecting gear down and landing the landing gear had not extended and the aircraft landed gear up." No anomalies were found with respect to the right engine or fuel controls during the on-scene or follow-up examination. Examination of the right propeller indicated that it was not in the feather position. The pilot reported that the autofeather system did not engage. The airplane came to rest on the runway with approximately 2000 feet of the runway surface remaining. ## Factual narrative On June 30, 2004 at 0610 central daylight time, a Beech model 200, N432FA, received substantial damage during a precautionary landing after a loss of engine power during initial climb from runway 24 (7,699 feet by 150 feet), at the Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 14 CFR part 135 air-taxi flight was operating on an instrument rules flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. The airline transport pilot and his 7 passengers were not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was bound for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Grand Rapids, Michigan. The pilot submitted a written report of the accident. He stated that all indications during the preflight, engine start, and run-up were normal and were conducted in accordance with the checklists. He stated that during the takeoff he applied power to both engines and that the engine instrument indications were normal. He said that at 1,600 pounds of torque per side, the autofeather function annunciator lights came on indicating that the autofeather function was armed. He stated that he accelerated to 95 knots, rotated, and when the airplane had achieved a positive rate of climb at 110 knots, he selected gear up. He stated that as the landing gear was retracting, the right engine "quit". He stated that he elected to land the airplane on the remaining runway and selected gear down. The pilot stated, "I then flew the aircraft maintaining directional control and landed on runway 24 however due to the short time between selecting gear down and landing, the landing gear had not extended and the aircraft landed gear up." The airplane came to rest adjacent to the east edge of the turnoff for taxiway M. Measurements from a scale airport diagram show that approximately 2,000 feet of the 7,699 foot runway remained. Examination of the both propellers revealed similar bending of the propeller blades of both engines. Examination of the right propeller revealed that it was not in the feather position. The pilot reported that the autofeather system did not activate. The landing gear doors were in the closed position. An on-scene examination of the engine revealed no anomalies. The rotating components of the engine were free and could be rotated by hand. The fuel pump and fuel control unit (FCU) were retained for further examination. The tests of the FCU and fuel pump revealed no discrepencies that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N432FA](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N432FA-2005-11-23), registration cancelled 2005-11-23, S/N BB-592, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech 200 - Registry model: [Beech 200](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-200) (registry code 1152920) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney PT6A series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-pt6a-series) (registry code 52032, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: BB592 - Airframe hours: 6812.1 - Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 850 horsepower turbo prop - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 135 - Operator: Frontline Aviation Inc - Registered owner: BBP Aviation LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: AAIP, March 1, 2004, 82.8 hours before - Departed: GRB, Green Bay, WI - Destination: GRR, GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: GRB, Austin Straubel International, runway 24, 7,699 × 150 ft, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 54; injuries: none; airline transport, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review January 1, 2004; seat: left; flight hours: 4,800 total, 750 in this make and model, 4,500 as pilot in command, 75 in the last 90 days, 33 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 210° at 3 knots - Visibility: 8 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 59 °F, dew point 57 °F - Altimeter: 30.05 inHg - Observed at: GRB ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20040630028019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040630028019A), Jun 30, 2004: Beech 200BEECH, Green Bay, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 30, 2004, at 0610 CDT, a Beechcraft BE-200, N432FA, operated by ATP pilot richard w. pollak, was departing runway 24 at Green Bay, WI, Austin… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.