Casualties unknown

2002-06-28: Beech 58 (N9098Q) — Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN, US

On June 28, 2002, a Beech 58 (registration N9098Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Nashville, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing touchdown, the left side of the airplane settled first, followed by the right main and nose gear. Post-accident examination found no mechanical malfunctions in the main landing gear system after overhaul per manual.

Accident Details

During the landing touchdown, the left side of the airplane settled down on the runway first. Subsequently, the right main landing gear and the nose gear made contact. The sequence of landing gear engagement was observed as left main, then right main, then nose gear.

Examination Findings

Following the incident, a post-accident examination was conducted. The airplane was lifted, and the landing gear was extended and locked. The main landing gear system was removed and overhauled in accordance with the Beechcraft maintenance manual. No other mechanical malfunctions were noted with the main landing gear system during the examination.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020717X01144. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.