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September 13, 1982 · Beech F33A · N2306M
San Jose, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Beech F33A
Tail Number
N2306M
Operator
Western Aviation Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DA342
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO A TAXIWAY AFTER A LANDING ROLLOUT, THE NOSE GEAR AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT WAS ACCUSTOMED TO FLYING A DIFFERENT MODEL BEECH AIRCRAFT IN WHICH THE FLAP AND LANDING GEAR CONTROLS ARE THE REVERSE OF THOSE IN N2036M. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO A TAXIWAY AFTER A LANDING ROLLOUT, THE NOSE GEAR AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT WAS ACCUSTOMED TO FLYING A DIFFERENT MODEL BEECH AIRCRAFT IN WHICH THE FLAP AND LANDING GEAR CONTROLS ARE THE REVERSE OF THOSE IN N2036M. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 PDT
Nearest AirportReid Hill View (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length3099 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech F33A
Tail NumberN2306M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestern Aviation Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:45