BEECH 35 33
Mt. Vernon, IL — July 5, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 5, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA352 |
| Event ID | 20140710X50913 |
| Location | Mt. Vernon, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.32333, -88.85861 |
| Airport | MOUNT VERNON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 35 33 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended into the fully locked position.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he experienced an electrical failure while enroute to his destination. As he approached the airport and lowered the landing gear switch handle, he heard the landing gear lower and felt the airplane slow down. He received the normal indications the landing gear was down and visually confirmed it using the mirror on the left wing. The pilot reported he used the manual crank to ensure the gear was in the locked position. As the airplane touched down, the right landing gear and nose gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. A FAA inspector's examination of the airplane's electrical system showed system reliability.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.