No fatalities
11 Jun 2024: BEECH D55 — Rocky Mountain Flight Training Center — Colorado Springs, CO
On 11 Jun 2024, a BEECH D55 operated by Rocky Mountain Flight Training Center was involved in an aviation accident near Colorado Springs, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Damaged/degradedCapability exceededEffect on equipmentAbility to respond/compensatePilot