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April 7, 1997 · Beech BE-95 · N2702Y

San Antonio, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Beech BE-95
Tail Number
N2702Y
Operator
Stellax
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW97LA157

During the final approach for the runway, the right main landing gear did not extend. The pilot initiated a go-around and performed the emergency procedure for gear extension; however, the right main gear still did not extend. During the subsequent emergency landing roll, the left main gear and the nose gear collapsed and the airplane departed the runway. A maintenance record entry stated that the right main landing gear uplock cable assembly, P/N 35-815109, was installed, connected, lubed, and safety wired, in February 1997 (tachometer time 531.0 hours, total airframe time 5,431.3 hours). The aircraft was then jacked and the gear swung to verify correct operation of the uplock cable and aircraft step and "all was found to be operating normally." Following the accident, examination of the airplane revealed that the uplock assembly mechanism was jammed. The bolt which secures the release lanyard to the uplock mechanism had been installed in reverse. The nut on the bolt was on the aft side of the uplock attach point which caused interference between the nut and a metal guide shelf on the airframe. The interference was sufficient to jam the uplock in the locked position.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the right main gear due to improper repair by the company maintenance personnel.

Full Narrative

On April 7, 1997, at 1308 central daylight time, a Beech BE-95, N2702Y, owned and operated by Stellax Inc., under Title 14 CFR Part 91, was substantially damaged when the right main landing gear did not extend and the left main gear and the nose gear collapsed during the landing roll on runway 12L at the San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio, Texas. The commercial pilot and 3 passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal cross country flight and a flight plan was not filed. The flight originated at 1043 from Fort Worth, Texas. During interviews, conducted by the investigator-in-charge, the pilot reported that during the final approach for runway 12L, the right main landing gear failed to extend. The pilot initiated a go-around and performed the emergency procedure for gear extension; however, the right main gear still did not extend. During the subsequent emergency landing, the left main gear and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane departed the runway and came to rest in the grass to the side of the runway. Airport personnel reported damage to the wings and propellers. Maintenance personnel from a fixed base operator reported damage to the fuselage, wing structures, propellers, and wheel wells. Examination of the landing gear system revealed that the uplock assembly mechanism was jammed. In January 1998, the right main gear was examined by an NTSB investigator in Long Beach, California. The investigator found that the bolt which secures the release lanyard to the uplock mechanism had been installed in reverse. The nut on the bolt was on the aft side of the uplock attach point which caused interference between the nut and a metal guide shelf on the airframe. The interference was sufficient to jam the uplock in the locked position. Maintenance records, reviewed by the investigator-in-charge, revealed the right main landing gear uplock cable assembly, P/N 35-815109, was installed, connected, lubed, and safety wired, in February 1997 (tachometer time 531.0 hours, total airframe time 5,431.3 hours). The aircraft was then jacked and the gear swung to verify correct operation of [the] uplock cable and aircraft step and "all [was] found to be operating normally."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:08 CDT
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (0nm)
Runway12L
Runway Length5519 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech BE-95
Tail NumberN2702Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStellax
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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