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
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