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November 22, 2007 · Beech 95-B55 · N1831L

Carlsbad, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55
Tail Number
N1831L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08LA040

As the nosewheel settled onto the runway during landing, the pilot felt a strong vibration in the rudder pedals and he abruptly applied backpressure on the control yoke and the airplane became airborne again. As the pilot relieved the backpressure on the control yoke, the airplane landed on the nosewheel and started to porpoise. After four oscillations, the airplane slowed to a point where the pilot was able to initiate a turn onto a taxiway. As the airplane exited the runway, the nose of the airplane settled onto the asphalt surface. Examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage was buckled along the cabin area above the left and right wing roots. The nosewheel was found separated from the piston and fork assembly. No anomalies were noted with the flight control system or nose wheel fork and strut assembly. Examination of the nosewheel axel and rim fractures disclosed features and deformation that were consistent with overstress fractures and no evidence of preexisting cracks was observed. The inner race and rolling elements of the left bearing were displaced to the left and bent in the area of the displacement. The upper surface of the axle exhibited a circumferential crack at the location corresponding to the right edge of the left bearing inner race. An impact mark was observed on the upper surface of the axle consistent with heavy contact to the left bearing inner race.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare resulting in a porpoise and hard landing.

Full Narrative

On November 21, 2007, about 1615 Pacific standard time, a Beech 95-B55 airplane, N1831L, was substantially damaged when the nose wheel landing gear collapsed during landing roll at the Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ), Carlsbad, California. The airline transport pilot and his passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to a private individual and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated from CRQ at 1559. According to the pilot, as the nose wheel landing gear settled onto the runway during landing, he felt a strong vibration in the rudder pedals. The pilot "abruptly" applied backpressure on the control yoke and the airplane became airborne. As he relieved the backpressure on the control yoke, the airplane landed on the nose wheel landing gear and "started to porpoise." The pilot stated that after the fourth oscillation, he applied full backpressure, and as the airplane slowed, he initiated a turn onto a taxiway. As the airplane exited the runway, the nose of the airplane settled onto the asphalt surface. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the fuselage was buckled along the cabin area above the left and right wing roots. The nose wheel was found separated from the piston and fork assembly. No anomalies were noted with the flight control system or nose wheel fork and strut assembly. The separated portion of the nose wheel assembly was sent to the NTSB Office of Research and Engineering, Materials Laboratory Division for further examination. Examination of the nose wheel rim revealed that the inboard half of the wheel rim was fractured and the outboard half of the wheel rim was deformed and cracked. The Senior Materials Engineer reported that the fracture features and deformation of both halves were consistent with overstress fractures. No evidence of preexisting cracks was observed. The nose wheel axel was separated into two portions, with the outboard piece remaining in the nose wheel and inboard piece remaining in the nose wheel strut. The fracture surface of the axel was on slant planes and exhibited matte gray features consistent with overstress fractures. No evidence of preexisting cracks was observed. The portion of the axel remaining in the nose wheel was removed. The inner race and rolling elements of the left bearing were displaced about 0.6 inches to the left. The axle was bent in the area of the displaced left bearing location. The upper surface of the axle exhibited a circumferential crack at the location corresponding to the right edge of the left bearing inner race. An impact mark was observed on the upper surface of the axle consistent with heavy contact to the left bearing inner race in its assembled location.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 PST
Nearest AirportMc Clellan-Palomar Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4897 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-B55
Tail NumberN1831L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO-470-L · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 48
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:01
Weather SourceWFAC

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