On July 9, 1986, a Beech BE-58 (registration N9069Q) operated by Pdq Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Indianapolis, IN. 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 landing gear retracted at Indianapolis International Airport. Pilot and witness reported gear down, but post-incident inspection revealed the left main and nose gear were stowed, and the right main was partially extended.
Incident Overview
Aircraft landed with its landing gear not fully extended at Indianapolis International Airport. The pilot and a witness reported that the landing gear appeared to be down prior to touchdown. However, subsequent inspection by FAA inspectors and mechanics contradicted these observations.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the aircraft after the landing revealed that the left main landing gear and the nose gear were found stowed in their respective wheel wells. The right main landing gear was partially down. Further, the lack of damage to the gear doors indicated that the landing gear were not extended at the moment of initial impact with the runway. The aircraft came to rest on the runway, and no additional details about the aircraft or its occupants were provided.
What happened in the 9 Jul 1986 Beech BE-58 accident near Indianapolis, IN?
An aircraft landed with its landing gear retracted at Indianapolis International Airport. Pilot and witness reported gear down, but post-incident inspection revealed the left main and nose gear were stowed, and the right main was partially extended.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jul 1986 involved a Beech BE-58, registration N9069Q, operated by Pdq Air Service, at Indianapolis, IN.
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