On 30 Apr 2018, a BEECH 95B55 UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Little Rock, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing, the right propeller of a multi-engine airplane struck the runway without the pilot's awareness. The cabin door also opened. The pilot later discovered propeller damage after taxiing to the ramp.
Incident Overview
A multi-engine airplane sustained substantial damage to its fuselage after the right propeller struck the runway during landing. The pilot reported that he was unaware of the strike at the time. Additionally, the cabin door came open during the event.
Post-Landing Discovery
After the landing, the pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp, where he discovered the damage to the right propeller. The airplane had sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.