No fatalities

2011-02-08: Beechcraft 90 King Air (N90BU) — Daytona Beach Aviation Leasing — Harrisburg-Intl, United States of America

Harrisburg-Intl, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 8, 2011, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N90BU) operated by Daytona Beach Aviation Leasing was involved in an aviation accident near Harrisburg-Intl, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific reason for the landing gear collapse has not been determined due to an incomplete investigation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered N90BU
Aircraft registered N90BU. Photo: Aeroprints.com / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure upon arrival at Harrisburg Airport, resulting in significant structural damage but no injuries.

What happened

Upon completing its arrival at the Harrisburg Airport, an aircraft suffered a sudden failure of its undercarriage. As the plane touched down on the runway, the landing gear collapsed, causing the airframe to make direct contact with the ground and come to rest on its belly.

Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent sliding of the fuselage, there were no casualties reported during the incident. Both occupants of the aircraft managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. However, the structural integrity of the plane was compromised during the collapse.

Findings

The damage sustained by the aircraft type during the landing gear failure was extensive, leading to the vessel being declared a total loss as it was damaged beyond repair. At this time, there is no official determination regarding why the undercarriage failed during the landing phase.

Probable cause

The specific reason for the landing gear collapse has not been determined due to an incomplete investigation.