# NTSB CHI86LA089: Beech 95-B55, N5841S, Muncie, IN, February 12, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 12, 1986, 18:30 local (23:30 UTC)
- Place: Muncie, IN
- Coordinates: 40.129016, -85.380134 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.1290&lon=-85.3801&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13426
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI86LA089
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13426/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA089

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, approach - vfr pattern - downwind
  - electrical system - failure,total (contributing factor)
  - alternator - not selected, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - checklist - not used, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - gear extension - disregarded, pilot in command (cause)
  - light condition - dusk
  - weather condition - low ceiling

## Analysis

THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY LANDED GEAR UP AFTER AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND THE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND NORMALLY. THE ALTERNATOR SWITCHES WERE FOUND OFF AFTER THE ACCIDENT. IT WAS BEGINNING TO GET DARK WITH CEILINGS AT 2200 FT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5841S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5841S), registered now, S/N TC-839, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH 95-B55
- Registry model: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-b55-t42a) (registry code 1152706) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: TC839
- Airframe hours: 4000
- Engines: CONTINENTAL I0-470-L 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Automation & Robotics, Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 1, 1985
- Departed: 05C, GRIFFITH, IN
- Destination: MIE, MUNCIE, IN
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: MIE, Delaware Co-Johnson, runway 32, 6,499 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 50; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 1,350 total, 311 in this make and model, 8 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk
- Wind: 270° at 20 knots
- Visibility: 9 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 2,200 ft overcast
- Temperature: 32 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19860212006649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860212006649A), Feb 12, 1986: Beech 95B55, Muncie, IN, Substantial damage. Failed to notice alternator switches off. Could not lower landing gear,manual extension not used. Landed gear up.

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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