Beech B90 undershoot at Hillsboro airport

No fatalities • Hillsboro, TX, United States

A Beech B90 landed short of the runway in Hillsboro, Texas, resulting in a landing gear collapse and excursion into a culvert.

What happened

On September 17, 2011, a Beech B90, registration N125A, was performing a landing in Hillsboro, Texas. During the landing phase, the aircraft touched down short of the runway. As the plane continued, the left main landing gear struck the edge of the runway, causing the gear to collapse. The aircraft then departed the runway surface and entered a culvert.

There were no injuries resulting from the accident. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its left wing.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to achieve a proper touchdown point, leading to a runway undershoot.

Contributing factors

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Sep 2011 BEECH B90 accident near Hillsboro, TX?

A Beech B90 landed short of the runway in Hillsboro, Texas, resulting in a landing gear collapse and excursion into a culvert.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Sep 2011 BEECH B90 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Sep 2011 involved a BEECH B90, operated by BRIGMAN IVAN T, at Hillsboro, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to achieve a proper touchdown point, leading to a runway undershoot.

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