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August 27, 1987 · Beech B-60 · N6751D
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Aircraft
Beech B-60
Tail Number
N6751D
Operator
Franklin Marc B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA317
THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HIT THE RUNWAY LIP UPON TOUCHDOWN ON RUNWAY 11 AND COLLAPSED. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE RUNWAY'S OVERRUN AREA WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND THERE WAS A NINE INCH LIP AT THE RUNWAY END. THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
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THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HIT THE RUNWAY LIP UPON TOUCHDOWN ON RUNWAY 11 AND COLLAPSED. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE RUNWAY'S OVERRUN AREA WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND THERE WAS A NINE INCH LIP AT THE RUNWAY END. THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 PDT
Nearest AirportBermuda Dunes (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length4005 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B-60
Tail NumberN6751D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFranklin Marc B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-541 · Reciprocating · 380
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 12 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWFAC