NTSB Reports: May 2017

The pilot reported that when he raised the landing gear shortly after takeoff, he heard a loud crunch as the gear entered the wells. The pilot climbed the airplane to about 3000 feet and observed the landing gear circuit breaker was popped and the alternator was off. The pilot attempted to extend the landing gear normally several times, however, the circuit breaker popped each time and the gear remained retracted. The pilot also attempted to use the emergency gear extension, to no avail.

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Key Takeaways:

Many accidents involved engine power loss during various flight phases, frequently leading to forced landings.
Loss of control, often associated with aerodynamic stalls or insufficient climb performance during takeoff, climb, or approach, was a significant cause of crashes.
Other contributing factors included pilot judgment errors (such as flying in instrument meteorological conditions without proper ratings or fuel mismanagement), challenging environmental conditions, and mechanical failures like landing gear or flight control system malfunctions.

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February 1, 2017, Cameron Park, Calif.
Beechcraft 95-B55 (T42A) Baron

At about 1410 Pacific time, the airplane experienced a landing gear failure shortly after takeoff. The solo pilot was not injured while the airplane sustained substantial damage to its fuselage. Visual conditions prevailed.