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May 2, 1982 · Beech 56TC · N6235V
Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Beech 56TC
Tail Number
N6235V
Operator
Bohl Equipment
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82FA146
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING, THE TOUCHDOWN WAS SMOOTH. SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT WHEEL BEGAN TO WOBBLE AND THUMP AND THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT. REPORTEDLY, THE RIGHT BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD THE AIRCRAFT ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED OFF THE RUNWAY AND THE LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT TIRE WENT FLAT. A SMALL SPLIT WAS FOUND IN THE STEM OF THE TIRE TUBE. ALSO, THE LEFT WING WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT STRUCK A RUNWAY LIGHT.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING, THE TOUCHDOWN WAS SMOOTH. SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT WHEEL BEGAN TO WOBBLE AND THUMP AND THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT. REPORTEDLY, THE RIGHT BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD THE AIRCRAFT ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED OFF THE RUNWAY AND THE LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT TIRE WENT FLAT. A SMALL SPLIT WAS FOUND IN THE STEM OF THE TIRE TUBE. ALSO, THE LEFT WING WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT STRUCK A RUNWAY LIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CDT
Nearest AirportO'Hare Field (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 56TC
Tail NumberN6235V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBohl Equipment
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-E1B4 · Reciprocating · 325
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0