Casualties unknown

1982-08-06: Beech C23 (N6756B) — Tulsair Beech, Inc. — Afton, OK

Afton, OK, US

On August 6, 1982, a Beech C23 (registration N6756B) operated by Tulsair Beech, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Afton, OK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During arrival on Runway 36 with a 10-12 knot tailwind, the pilot's fast approach led to a bounce. On the second bounce, the nose gear contacted the runway, separated, and punctured a fuel cell, causing the aircraft to slide to a stop.

Incident Summary

A landing accident occurred on Runway 36, where the pilot reported a tail wind of 10 to 12 knots during arrival. The pilot stated that the airspeed was a little too fast during the landing, causing the aircraft to bounce. On the second bounce, the aircraft touched down on its nose gear, resulting in the separation of the nose gear assembly. After separation, the nose gear traveled under the aircraft and punctured a fuel cell. The aircraft subsequently slid to a stop on the runway.

Sequence of Events

The pilot executed a landing on Runway 36 with a reported tail wind component of 10 to 12 knots. According to the pilot's account, the approach airspeed was slightly elevated. Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced. During the second bounce, the aircraft contacted the runway surface on its nose gear. This impact caused the nose gear to detach from the aircraft. The separated nose gear then moved underneath the aircraft structure, where it penetrated a fuel cell, leading to a fuel leak. The aircraft continued to slide along the runway before coming to a complete stop.

Damage and Aftermath

As a result of the accident, the nose gear was separated from the aircraft, and a fuel cell was punctured. The aircraft slid to a halt on the runway surface. No further details regarding injuries, aircraft type, or registration are available in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03391. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.