Incident
On July 28, 2012, at approximately 1540 UTC, a Beech B200 Super King Air, registered as OO-LET, experienced a landing gear collapse while landing at Cambridge Airfield in Cambridge, England. The aircraft was substantially damaged in the event. The pilot and three passengers on board were not injured.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The flight was operating as a communications relay for the London Olympics. It had departed earlier from Cambridge Airfield under visual meteorological conditions. During the flight, a major electrical failure occurred, requiring the pilot to navigate visually to Cambridge. The landing gear had to be lowered manually.
Emergency Procedures
Following the electrical failure, the crew initiated manual gear extension procedures. Upon touchdown on the runway, the landing gear collapsed, resulting in the aircraft settling onto its belly.
Aftermath
The investigation into the incident is under the jurisdiction of the British government's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The aircraft sustained substantial damage, but no injuries were reported among the four occupants.