No fatalities

Left Main Landing Gear Collapse During Landing Roll (N3178A)

Hoonah, AK, US

On July 8, 2003, a Beech 58 (registration N3178A) operated by Jac, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Hoonah, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The locking of the left brake during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. 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 roll, the airplane veered left; pilot applied right brake and rudder. Left main gear collapsed, stopping on left runway edge. Left wing, nacelle, and landing gear damaged. Brake assembly parts found 300 feet away.

Accident Sequence

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered sharply to the left. In response, the pilot applied hard right brake and right rudder in an attempt to maintain the runway heading. Despite these corrective actions, the left main landing gear subsequently collapsed. The airplane then came to rest on the left edge of the runway.

Post-Accident Observations

After the accident, the pilot observed heavy skid marks from the left main wheel on the runway. Additionally, a worker from the State of Alaska Department of Transportation located parts of the left brake assembly on the runway. These parts were found approximately 300 feet from the stopped airplane.

Damage Assessment

The accident resulted in damage to the left wing, left nacelle, and left main landing gear of the airplane. No other damage was noted in the pilot's account.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jul 2003 Beech 58 accident near Hoonah, AK?

During landing roll, the airplane veered left; pilot applied right brake and rudder. Left main gear collapsed, stopping on left runway edge. Left wing, nacelle, and landing gear damaged. Brake assembly parts found 300 feet away.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jul 2003 Beech 58 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jul 2003 involved a Beech 58, registration N3178A, operated by Jac, Inc., at Hoonah, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The locking of the left brake during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030716X01120. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.