On August 13, 2006, a Beech B100 (registration N75AP) operated by Brian Ross was involved in an aviation accident near Pawtucket, RI. No fatalities were reported. 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 13 Aug 2006 Beech B100 accident near Pawtucket, RI?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Aug 2006 Beech B100 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Aug 2006 involved a Beech B100, registration N75AP, operated by Brian Ross, at Pawtucket, RI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent gear collapse.
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