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Airplane Encounters Windshear and Gusting Winds, Left Main Landing Gear Collapses (N864R)

Guymon, OK, US

On August 1, 1993, a Beech 35-33 (registration N864R) was involved in an aviation accident near Guymon, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE WINDSHEAR AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During approach to Runway 36, an airplane encountered windshear and gusting winds. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the aircraft contacted the runway, the left main landing gear collapsed, and it slid off the left side.

Incident Overview

An airplane experienced a runway excursion during a go-around attempt after encountering windshear and gusting winds on approach to Runway 36.

Weather Conditions

The last en route weather report received by the pilot indicated winds from 040 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The nearest weather station reported winds from 080 degrees at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots.

Sequence of Events

During the approach and landing flare to Runway 36, the airplane encountered windshear and gusting winds. The pilot initiated a go-around. However, the airplane contacted the runway, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid off the left side of the runway.

Weather

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Aug 1993 Beech 35-33 accident near Guymon, OK?

During approach to Runway 36, an airplane encountered windshear and gusting winds. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the aircraft contacted the runway, the left main landing gear collapsed, and it slid off the left side.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Aug 1993 involved a Beech 35-33, registration N864R, at Guymon, OK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE WINDSHEAR AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13142. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.