2006-08-13: Beech B100 — Brian Ross — Pawtucket, RI

Casualties unknown • Pawtucket, RI, US

Probable cause

The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent gear collapse.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The commercial pilot stated that he was flying a Beech B100 on a visual approach to runway 33, a 3,210-foot long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The approach was executed with full flap extension, and the landing gear extended. The right main landing gear touched down approximately 2 feet prior to the runway, and collapsed as it traveled over the elevated runway edge. The airplane subsequently came to rest upright off the right side of the runway. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-08-13 Beech B100 accident near Pawtucket, RI?

The commercial pilot stated that he was flying a Beech B100 on a visual approach to runway 33, a 3,210-foot long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The approach was executed with full flap extension, and the landing gear extended. The right main landing gear touched down approximately 2 feet prior to the runway, and…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-08-13 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.

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.

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