No fatalities

9 Nov 2014: BEECH 76 — AEROLEASE LTD — Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cambridge, United Kingdom

On 9 Nov 2014, a BEECH 76 operated by AEROLEASE LTD was involved in an aviation accident near Cambridge, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On November 9, 2014, a Beech 76 (G-GCCL) sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing at Cambridge International Airport due to a mechanical failure of the nose landing gear extension system. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Incident Overview

On November 9, 2014, at 1340 UTC, a Beech 76 airplane, United Kingdom registration G-GCCL (serial number ME-322), was involved in an emergency landing at Cambridge International Airport (EGSC), Cambridge, United Kingdom. The aircraft experienced a mechanical failure of the nose landing gear extension system, which led to substantial damage during the landing. The flight had originally departed from Peterborough Conington Airport (EGSF) at an unconfirmed time.

Occupant Status

The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was a Beech model 76, serial number ME-322, registered in the United Kingdom as G-GCCL.

Location

The incident occurred at Cambridge International Airport (EGSC) in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Government, through the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). Further information may be obtained from the AAIB at Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom.