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Old 1st Mar 2019, 07:07
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DaveReidUK
 
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Originally Posted by 462
It is apparent the wheels are down.
Reminiscent of this accident to a float-equipped C206:

Based on a review of the sequence of events, it is apparent that the landing-gear hydraulic pump circuit-breaker tripped before the last take-off from Chilliwack. Based on the system configuration at the crash site, the circuit breaker most likely tripped after the undercarriage had been extended for landing at Chilliwack.

On departure from Chilliwack, the pilot moved the landing-gear selector to UP. Because the hydraulic pump circuit-breaker had previously tripped, the hydraulic pump did not operate, and the landing gear remained in its extended position. A pre-flight inspection performed in accordance with the aircraft flight manual would li kely have identified the tripped circuit breaker, and it could have been reset before engine start. When the landing gear was selected UP after take-off, both pilots were concentrating on visually monitoring the local traffic, and neither pilot noted that the landing gear had failed to retract. Additionally, the landing-gear indicator lighting system was in the DIM position, thereby reducing the conspicuity of the indicator lights.
http://bst-tsb.gc.ca/ENG/rapports-re...5/a01p0165.pdf

With reportedly only the pilot on board, the Beaver may well have been positioning from its (land) maintenance base at Ardmore to Auckland Harbour for a tour of sightseeing duty.
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