N56AF

Substantial
None

BEECH B55B S/N: TF-3

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 7, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC91LA003
Location
EIELSON AFB, AK
Event ID
20001212X24394
Coordinates
64.669822, -147.040206
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE DUAL STUDENT'S INADVERTENT, PREMATURE SELECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE TO THE UP POSITION; THEREBY CAUSING THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM TO RETRACT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO MONITOR THE DUAL STUDENT'S ACTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE AND TIMELY CORRECTIVE ACTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N56AF
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TF-3
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
B55B BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OWNER
Address
5 SELLER AVE BLDG 3000
Status
Deregistered
City
EDWARDS AFB
State / Zip Code
CA 93523-ND
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC91LA003