2002-05-01: Beech 58 — Northeast Aviation Inc — Lansing, IL

Casualties unknown • Lansing, IL, US

Probable cause

The flight crew's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a landing without the landing gear extended.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airplane was damaged during a wheels-up landing. The flight was a non-revenue dual-instruction flight and the left seat pilot was flying the airplane at the time of the accident. The instructor, seated in the right seat, did not possess a multi-engine flight instructor rating. In a notarized questionnaire, the left seat pilot stated that the accident, "...would not have happened had each of us been alone. We got involved with each other and we both missed the final check." The repair work order did not list any landing gear components that were repaired or replaced.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-05-01 Beech 58 accident near Lansing, IL?

The airplane was damaged during a wheels-up landing. The flight was a non-revenue dual-instruction flight and the left seat pilot was flying the airplane at the time of the accident. The instructor, seated in the right seat, did not possess a multi-engine flight instructor rating. In a notarized questionnaire, the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-05-01 involved a Beech 58, registration N4097S, operated by Northeast Aviation Inc, at Lansing, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight crew's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a landing without the landing gear extended.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040604X00739. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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