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April 18, 2015 · Beech C 50 NO Series · N38MM

Honesdale, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Honesdale, PA
Aircraft
Beech C 50 NO Series (1955)
Tail Number
N38MM
Operator
Musko Richard M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA055

According to an FAA inspector, he was investigating the report of a twin-engine airplane that overrun the end of the runway during landing. He said the nose landing gear had collapsed. He identified the pilot, but was unable to obtain statement from him. It is unknown if the pilot experienced any mechanical anomalies with the airplane. According to the FAA inspector who examined the airplane, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear support structure when the landing gear collapsed. The pilot has not responded to contact attempts by the FAA inspector or the National Transportation Safety Board investigator, and has not submitted an NTSB form 6120, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to stop the airplane on the runway during landing, resulting in an overrun, landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the airplane.

Full Narrative

According to an FAA inspector, he was investigating the report of a twin-engine airplane that overrun the end of the runway during landing. He said the nose landing gear had collapsed. He identified the pilot, but was unable to obtain statement from him. It is unknown if the pilot experienced any mechanical anomalies with the airplane. According to the FAA inspector who examined the airplane, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear support structure when the landing gear collapsed. The pilot has not responded to contact attempts by the FAA inspector or the National Transportation Safety Board investigator, and has not submitted an NTSB form 6120, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCherry Ridge (4nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2986 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech C 50 NO Series
Tail NumberN38MM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMusko Richard M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 275 | Lycoming · GO-480-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 81 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data