Incident · 2012-11-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-11-09
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- FAIRCHILD SA227-AC (N619BA)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Bemidji Aviation Services, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- BEMIDJI AVIATION SERVICES INC
Probable cause
Loose electrical connections to the hydraulic system and anomalies in the hydraulic shuttle valve and power pack, which resulted in an uncommanded gear unlock and collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the life limits outlined by the hydraulic power pack’s manufacturer.
Source: NTSB case CEN13IA059Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 53 | Class 2 (2012-09-10) | 12,500 total · 500 in this make/model · 12,000 as PIC · 90 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.