# NTSB CHI84LA394: Beech A-24R, N8033R, Evansville, IN, September 19, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 19, 1984, 17:18 local (23:18 UTC)
- Place: Evansville, IN
- Coordinates: 37.969104, -87.569877 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.9691&lon=-87.5699&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12778
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI84LA394
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12778/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA394

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, climb - to cruise
  - electrical system,electric wiring - separation (cause)
  - electrical system - failure,total
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - gear extension - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - inadequate initial training, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - procedures/directives - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
  - complacency, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - insufficient standards/requirements,manufacturer, manufacturer (contributing factor)
  - wheels up landing - inadvertent, pilot in command

## Analysis

SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF, PLT EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE, LATER TRACED TO A BROKEN FIELD WIRE ON THE ACFT ALTERNATOR TERMINAL. PLT RETURNED FOR LANDING & PLACED GEAR HANDLE IN DOWN POSITION. GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND (ELECTRICALLY OPERATED). PLT MADE NO ATTEMPT TO VERIFY GEAR POSITION IN ABSENCE OF INDICATOR LIGHTS OR EXTEND GEAR MANUALLY. HANDBOOK PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS ON MANUAL EXTENSION PROCEDURE BUT DOES NOT ADVISE ON CONDITIONS NECESSITATING USE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N8033R (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: Beech A-24R
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: MC-28
- Airframe hours: 1458
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Ywandotte Aero, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 12, 1983, 176 hours before
- Airport: EVV, Dress Regional, runway 18, 5,080 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 119 total, 67 in this make and model, 67 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 52 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: EVV

## 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 19840919049729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840919049729A), Sep 19, 1984: Beech A24R, Evansville, IN, Substantial damage. Lost electric power due to a broken generator field wire. Moved gear handle down. Failed to verify or use manual.

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.

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