Casualties unknown

2004-03-05: Beech BE-200 (N30SE) — Springdale, AR

Springdale, AR, US

On March 5, 2004, a Beech BE-200 (registration N30SE) was involved in an aviation accident near Springdale, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the right main landing gear actuator clevis bolt for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the airplane to veer off the runway and collide with lights. The pilot had reported a nose wheel indication issue during approach.

Accident Overview

A landing gear collapse occurred during the landing roll of an airplane. The right main landing gear failed, causing the aircraft to veer off the right side of the runway and strike multiple taxiway and runway lights.

Approach and Landing

The pilot, who had accumulated 1,400 flight hours, reported that during the approach, the nose wheel position indication light was not illuminated when the landing gear position indication lights were tested. After performing a low approach to the runway, the tower advised the pilot that all wheels appeared to be extended. Subsequently, as the nose wheel landing gear touched down on the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground.

Inspection Findings

Post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed that the clevis bolt had separated from the actuator rod on the right main landing gear assembly.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040312X00319. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.