# NTSB ERA10LA193: Beech B95, N1572L, Lumberton, NJ, March 21, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 21, 2010, 14:35 local (18:35 UTC) - Place: Lumberton, NJ - Coordinates: 39.933887, -74.804443 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.9339&lon=-74.8044&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 12, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 75597 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA10LA193 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/75597/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=75597 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA193 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Action: incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A), 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md?model=1152706), [All aircraft, 1,386 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md) - [Landing gear system: landing gear selector](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023234): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A), 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023234/cases.md?model=1152706), [All aircraft, 54 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023234/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094) (defining event); cases with it: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A), 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?model=1152706), [All aircraft, 1,787 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot was conducting his fourth landing when the cabin door came open on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. The pilot stated that he flew the approach at a faster-than-normal airspeed, and that the landing and landing rollout were normal. About 1,500 feet after touchdown, the airplane's nose landing gear collapsed, followed by the left main landing gear, then the right main landing gear. Following the accident, the landing gear was manually extended and locked in position, and the airplane was towed off the runway. During postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the airplane was placed on jacks and the landing gear was extended and retracted several times, with no discrepancies noted. The pilot stated to the FAA inspector that it was his habit to retract the wing flaps during the landing rollout. The wing flaps were observed in an intermediate position, and the flap selector was observed in the "UP" position. ## Factual narrative On March 21, 2010, about 1435 eastern daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N1572L, was substantially damaged during landing at the Flying W Airport (N14), Lumberton, New Jersey. The certificated airline transport pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight, which was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. In a written statement to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated that he departed from the Red Lion Airport (N73), Vincetown, New Jersey for N14 to practice landings and to get fuel. The pilot stated that the first landing, a touch and go, was "normal." On the second approach to landing, the pilot conducted a go-around for traffic. On the third approach for landing, the pilot stated that the emergency exit window opened, and the pilot conducted a full-stop landing in order to close the window. On the downwind leg of the traffic pattern for the next landing, the cabin door "popped open." The pilot stated that there was "excessive buffet" and "right yaw," and flew the approach at a faster than normal airspeed. The pilot stated that the landing and landing rollout were normal, and about 1,500 feet after the touchdown point, the airplane's nose landing gear "collapsed", followed by the left main landing gear, and then the right main landing gear. After the accident, several individuals assisted in recovering the airplane from the runway. In a written statement to the FAA, one volunteer stated that after several unsuccessful attempts, the airplane was partially raised. He entered the airplane and lowered the landing gear manually. The gear deployed, locked in position, and the airplane was towed off the runway. On March 24, 2010, the airplane was examined by an FAA inspector, who placed the airplane on jacks, deployed the landing gear, and observed the gear to lock completely in both the stowed and down and locked positions. The landing gear doors opened and closed completely and in the proper sequence. According to the FAA inspector, "no discrepancies were noted." In a postaccident interview, the pilot stated to the FAA inspector that it was his habit to retract the wing flaps during the landing rollout. During examination of the airplane, the FAA inspector observed the wing flaps in an "intermediate" position. The flap selector was observed in the "UP" position. The pilot held an airline transport pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single and multi-engine land, a commercial pilot certificate with helicopter rating, and flight instructor certificate with ratings for airplane single and multi-engine, and instrument airplane. His most recent third-class FAA medical certificate was issued in July, 2009. The pilot reported 25,000 hours of flight time, with 300 in the accident airplane. The pilot reported to the FAA inspector that he had flown the accident airplane approximately 6 hours in the 90 days previous tothe accident. His most recent flight review was conducted on March 27, 2009, in the accident airplane. The nearest weather reporting station, located approximately 23 nautical miles west of the accident location, reported 10 statute miles visibility, few clouds at 9,500 feet, and winds from 220 at 7 knots gusting to 15 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1572L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1572L), registered now, S/N TC-1946, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: BEECH B95 (B) - Registry model: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-b55-t42a) (registry code 1152706) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: TC1946 - Airframe hours: 1285 - Engines: Continental IO-470-L 260 horsepower reciprocating; Continental IO-470-L 260 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Coy Gammage - Registered owner: Coy Gammage - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 9, 2009 - Departed: N73, Southampton, NJ - Destination: N14, Lumberton, NJ - Airport: N14, Flying W, runway 19, 3,496 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 74; injuries: none; flight instructor, airline transport, flight engineer; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 25,000 total, 300 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 220° at 7 knots, gusting 15 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 37 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: VAY ## 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 20100321031609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100321031609A), Mar 21, 2010: Beech 95-B55 (T42, Medford, NJ, Substantial damage. While performing VFR patterns and landing practice to runway 19 at the Flying W Airport the cabin door popped open on the downwind leg. The pilot who was the… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on November 19, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=75597. 2.1 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 273 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40331938&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Pilot's Statement (item 2, .PDF, 54 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40331939&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%27s%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - Memorandum for Record (item 3, .PDF, 23 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40331940&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Memorandum%20for%20Record-Master.PDF - Recovery Personnel Statement (item 4, .PDF, 1.8 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40331941&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Recovery%20Personnel%20Statement-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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