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January 31, 2003 · Beech 200 · N208F

Jackson, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, MS
Aircraft
Beech 200
Tail Number
N208F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA038

The pilot informed the controller after takeoff that he had an unsafe landing gear light on initial climb out. He departed the airport traffic area to conduct the abnormal emergency procedures which were uneventful. The pilot requested to fly by the tower to see if the landing gear was down. The controller informed the pilot during the fly by that the landing gear appeared to be down. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for a visual approach to runway 16L. On touchdown the left and right main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane and the landing gear system revealed no deficiencies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On January 30, 2003, at 2150 central standard time, a Beech 200, N208F, registered to and operated by Air Transportation LLC, as a 14 CFR Part 91 positioning flight, main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout at Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the airline transport rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Jackson International Airport, Jackson, Mississippi, at 2145 on January 30, 2003. The pilot informed the controller after takeoff that he had an unsafe landing gear light on initial climb out. He departed the airport traffic area to conduct the abnormal emergency procedures, which were uneventful. The pilot requested to fly by the tower to see if the landing gear was down. The controller informed the pilot during the fly by that the landing gear appeared to be down. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for a visual approach to runway 16L. On touchdown the left and right main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left main landing gear was partially extended about 12 inches below the landing gear wheel well. The right main landing gear was partially extended 8-inches below the landing gear wheel well and the nose gear was extended, but not in the locked position. The left and right flaps were damaged, and the propeller blade tips were curled aft. The aft fuselage bulkhead was ground down to the rivet line. Examination of the landing gear system revealed the landing gear was found to be in rig with no problems that would cause a malfunction. The landing gear motor, gearbox, electrical wiring and nose gear actuator were inspected and no anomalies were noted. The left and right landing gear actuators were removed and forwarded to the manufacturer through the Federal Aviation Administration for further examination. The examination of both actuators also revealed no anomalies. The airplane was released to the Aircraft Manager of Air Transportation LLC on February 4, 2003. The left and right landing gear actuators were released to the Aircraft Manager for Air Transportation LLC on May 6, 2003.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:50 CST
Nearest AirportJackson International (0nm N)
Runway16L
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 200
Tail NumberN208F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT-6A-41 · Turboprop · 850
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time03:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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