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July 17, 2008 · Beech 65-A80 · N6AQ
Midland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Midland, TX
Aircraft
Beech 65-A80
Tail Number
N6AQ
Operator
Western Air Express
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA194
The pilot elected to return to the airport following the display of an unsafe landing gear light. Following a flyby and visual check by the airport's control tower, the pilot proceeded to land. During touchdown the main landing gear collapsed and the airplane's belly sustained structural damage. An examination of the landing gear revealed that the failure was due to sound proofing material being caught in the landing gear retraction/extension mechanism.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the landing gear retraction/extension mechanism due to it being jammed by displaced sound proofing material.
Full Narrative
The pilot elected to return to the airport following the display of an unsafe landing gear light. Following a flyby and visual check by the airport's control tower, the pilot proceeded to land. During touchdown the main landing gear collapsed and the airplane's belly sustained structural damage. An examination of the landing gear revealed that the failure was due to sound proofing material being caught in the landing gear retraction/extension mechanism.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMidland International (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length8302 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 65-A80
Tail NumberN6AQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestern Air Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IGSO-540-B1A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO