Casualties unknown

1986-05-13: Beech A36 (N2015K) — Dr. James Snipes — Mountain Home, AR

Mountain Home, AR, US

On May 13, 1986, a Beech A36 (registration N2015K) operated by Dr. James Snipes was involved in an aviation accident near Mountain Home, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported a landing gear failure and warning horn during the landing roll, although the gear indicators showed three green before touchdown. Subsequent inspections and tests found no mechanical deficiencies.

Incident Details

During the landing roll, approximately 5 to 10 seconds after touchdown, the pilot-in-command reported a landing gear failure accompanied by a gear warning horn. The pilot had previously observed the landing gear indicators showing three green lights before touchdown, indicating that the gear appeared to be down and locked.

Inspection Findings

A subsequent inspection of the landing gear system revealed no mechanical or other deficiencies. The gear was examined thoroughly, but no faults were identified that could explain the reported failure.

System Behavior

Further analysis indicated that an inadvertent movement of the landing gear switch prior to the switch engagement could have caused the landing gear retraction sequence to cycle. However, gear retraction and extension tests performed on the aircraft after the accident failed to disclose any problem with the system.

Conclusion

The investigation did not identify a mechanical cause for the reported gear failure. The possibility of an inadvertent switch movement was noted but not confirmed as the cause of the event.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X33655. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.