Casualties unknown

Beech B100 Collapses Right Main Landing Gear During Runway 33 Approach (N75AP)

Pawtucket, RI, US

On August 13, 2006, a Beech B100 (registration N75AP) operated by Brian Ross was involved in an aviation accident near Pawtucket, RI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent gear collapse. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Beech B100 touched down two feet short of runway 33, causing the right main landing gear to collapse over the elevated runway edge. The aircraft came to rest upright off the runway's right side. No pre-impact mechanical issues were reported.

Accident Details

The commercial pilot of a Beech B100 reported that he was conducting a visual approach to runway 33. The runway is constructed of asphalt, measuring 3,210 feet in length and 75 feet in width. The approach was performed with full flap extension and the landing gear extended.

Landing Sequence

During touchdown, the right main landing gear made contact with the ground approximately 2 feet before the runway surface. As the gear traveled over the elevated edge of the runway, it collapsed. The airplane subsequently veered off the right side of the runway and came to rest in an upright position.

Aftermath

The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. No further details were provided regarding injuries or damage to the aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060907X01311. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.