Beechcraft King Air 200 — Other Documents

This document is an accident report from the AAIB concerning the Beechcraft Super King Air 200, registration G-FLYW. It details an incident that occurred during a training flight on March 20, 2020, when the aircraft touched down with its landing gear retracted. The report outlines the sequence of events leading to the accident, including the actions of the pilots and the subsequent investigation findings. It emphasizes the importance of proper communication and situational awareness in aviation operations, particularly in emergency scenarios. The report also discusses the technical aspects of the landing gear system and the failure that led to the incident, providing insights for pilots and operators of similar aircraft.

• The Beechcraft Super King Air 200 touched down with its landing gear retracted, leading to a go-around and emergency landing procedures.
• The landing gear system is electro-mechanically actuated, with indicator lights showing the gear status.
• A fault in the landing gear electrical control system prevented the gear from lowering when selected down.
• The pilots did not receive any warnings about the landing gear position during the approach.
• Clear communication and situational awareness are critical in preventing accidents.