On August 14, 1987, a Beech 95-B55 (registration N20904) was involved in an aviation accident near Truckee, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Aircraft registered N20904. Photo: InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A pilot reported a hard landing on runway 19 with winds from 270 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 20 knots. No mechanical issues were noted. The accident was not reported within ten days.
Overview
An accident involving a hard landing occurred on runway 19. During a telephone interview, the pilot acknowledged that the landing was firm. Wind conditions at the time were reported as originating from 270 degrees at 15 knots, with gusts reaching 20 knots.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated in the interview that he landed hard on runway 19. He did not report any mechanical problems with the aircraft prior to the accident.
Weather Conditions
The wind was reported from 270 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots. This created a crosswind component relative to runway 19.
Reporting
The pilot did not file an accident report within ten days of the occurrence as required. He explained that he was unaware that the damage sustained by the aircraft met the National Transportation Safety Board's criteria for substantial damage.
