On July 18, 1986, a Beech B-100 (registration N6354H) operated by Phillip & Associates was involved in an aviation accident near Houston, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot performed an emergency landing on nose and right main gear after failing to get a green light for the left main gear. Post-accident inspection revealed a missing bolt on the left main gear actuator tube; the cause of the missing bolt could not be determined.
Emergency Landing
Prior to landing, the pilot was unable to obtain a green light indicating that the left main landing gear was down and locked. Consequently, an emergency landing was executed using only the nose gear and the right main gear. During the landing rollout, the aircraft veered off the runway and sustained substantial damage.
Post-Accident Investigation
Examination of the aircraft after the accident discovered a bolt missing from the left main gear actuator tube. Both Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors and maintenance personnel from Garrett were unable to determine the reason for the bolt's absence.
What happened in the 18 Jul 1986 Beech B-100 accident near Houston, TX?
A pilot performed an emergency landing on nose and right main gear after failing to get a green light for the left main gear. Post-accident inspection revealed a missing bolt on the left main gear actuator tube; the cause of the missing bolt could not be determined.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Jul 1986 involved a Beech B-100, registration N6354H, operated by Phillip & Associates, at Houston, TX.
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