Casualties unknown

2003-07-08: Beech 58 (N3178A) — Jac, Inc. — Hoonah, AK

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. 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.

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.