# NTSB MKC85LA155: Beech 95-A55, N1522Z, Salina, KS, July 14, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 14, 1985, 16:30 local (21:30 UTC)
- Place: Salina, KS
- Coordinates: 38.810607, -97.609336 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.8106&lon=-97.6093&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33985
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC85LA155
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33985/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA155

## Sequence of events

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

- Gear collapsed, takeoff - roll/run
  - touch-and-go - initiated
  - gear retraction - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS RECEIVING A MULTI-ENGINE FLIGHT CHECK FROM A DESIGNATED FLT EXAMINER. THEY WERE STILL ROLLING AFTER A LANDING WHEN THE EXAMINER REQUESTED A GO-AROUND. THE PLT SAID THAT AFTER ADVANCING THE THROTTLES, HE REACHED FOR THE FLAP SWITCH & RAISED THE LANDING GEAR SWITCH INSTEAD. THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1522Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1522Z-1988-12-02), registration cancelled 1988-12-02, S/N TC325 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH 95-A55
- Registry model: [Beech 95-A55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-a55) (registry code 1152704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: TC-325
- Airframe hours: 2860
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-470 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Charles R.Verbel
- Registered owner: Wayne K. Baybrook
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Airport: SLN, Salina Muni, runway 17, 13,300 × 300 ft, concrete

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 56; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,911 total, 55 in this make and model, 1,785 as pilot in command, 78 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 250° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 86 °F, dew point 66 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: SLN

## 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 19850714030929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850714030929A), Jul 14, 1985: Beech 95A55, Salina, KS, Substantial damage. During touch and go gear was retracted instead of flaps. Power applied but aircraft settled to runway. Check ride.

## Other investigations on N1522Z (1)

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.

- [NTSB MKC67D0134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0134), Jun 16, 1966: Beech 95-A55 (N1522Z), Manhattan, KS, substantial damage

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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