Beech 76 sustains damage during emergency landing at Cambridge

No fatalities • Cambridge, United Kingdom

A Beech 76 aircraft experienced a nose landing gear failure during an approach to Cambridge International Airport.

What happened

On November 9, 2014, at 13:40 UTC, a Beech 76, registration G-GCCL, performed an emergency landing at Cambridge International Airport (EGSC) in the United Kingdom. The flight had departed from Peterborough Conington Airport (EGSF) at an unconfirmed time.

The aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the nose landing gear extension system. During the subsequent landing, the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot and passenger were not injured during the event. The weather conditions at the time of the accident were Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Nov 2014 BEECH 76 accident near Cambridge, United Kingdom?

A Beech 76 aircraft experienced a nose landing gear failure during an approach to Cambridge International Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Nov 2014 BEECH 76 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Nov 2014 involved a BEECH 76, operated by AEROLEASE LTD, at Cambridge, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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