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April 30, 2018 · Beech 1900C · N172GA

Sioux Falls, SD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sioux Falls, SD
Aircraft
Beech 1900C (1982)
Tail Number
N172GA
Operator
Alpine Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN18LA164

As the twin-engine, turbopropeller-equipped airplane started to taxi for takeoff, the right main landing gear collapsed, deforming the aft center wing lower spar cap. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right main landing gear drag brace bolt failed at the wing forward attach point. As the airplane moved forward, the strut pivoted aft, collapsing the landing gear. The drag brace bolt was not retained, and the reason for its failure could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the right main landing gear drag brace bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Full Narrative

On April 29, 2018, about 2230 central daylight time, a Beech 1900C, N172GA, was substantially damaged when the right main landing gear collapsed as the airplane started to taxi for takeoff at Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD), Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The airline transport pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Alpine Aviation, doing business as Alpine Air Express, under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 as a non-scheduled domestic cargo flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the airport at the time of the accident, and an instrument flight rules flight plan had been filed. The flight was originating from FSD, and was destined for Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), Rapid City, South Dakota. According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors, the airplane had just moved forward to taxi for takeoff when the right main landing gear collapsed. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the right main landing gear drag brace bolt failed at the wing forward attach point. The drag brace bolt was not retained for further examination. The strut pivoted aft when the airplane moved forward, and the landing gear collapsed. The aft center wing lower spar cap was dented and deformed up to 0.090". Further examination found pitting corrosion on the spar cap.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 CDT
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 1900C
Tail NumberN172GA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlpine Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-65B · Turboprop · 1100 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-65B · Turboprop · 1100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind160° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time03:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data