On November 6, 1985, a Beech BE-58 (registration N3674G) operated by Leonard F. Winegar was involved in an aviation accident near Fresno, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to continue the approach after being instructed to go around, combined with a popped landing gear circuit breaker. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft landed with its gear retracted after the pilot ignored a go-around instruction, caused by a popped circuit breaker despite the selector being down.
What happened
The aircraft approached the runway for landing without the landing gear extended. The air traffic controller instructed the pilot to execute a go-around; however, the pilot continued the approach and landed with the gear retracted.
The investigation
A post-accident inspection of the aircraft disclosed that the gear selector was in the down position, but the landing gear circuit breaker was popped. No mechanical failure or failure was found.
Findings
The primary contributing factor was a popped circuit breaker. The pilot continued the approach despite being instructed to go around.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to continue the approach after being instructed to go around, combined with a popped landing gear circuit breaker.
What happened in the 6 Nov 1985 Beech BE-58 accident near Fresno, CA?
An aircraft landed with its gear retracted after the pilot ignored a go-around instruction, caused by a popped circuit breaker despite the selector being down.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Nov 1985 involved a Beech BE-58, registration N3674G, operated by Leonard F. Winegar, at Fresno, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to continue the approach after being instructed to go around, combined with a popped landing gear circuit breaker.
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