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March 12, 2019 · Beech A100 Undesignat · N945WS

Latrobe, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Latrobe, PA
Aircraft
Beech A100 Undesignat (1972)
Tail Number
N945WS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA19LA123

According to the pilot, while lowering the landing gear handle in preparation for landing, he and the co-pilot heard a crunching noise. He noticed that the landing gear indicator lights did not turn green, and the crew was unable to extend the gear manually. The crew diverted to an airport with emergency equipment and a control tower. Following a fly-by, the tower controller reported that the landing gear appeared to be extended; however, during the landing roll, the left main landing gear collapsed, followed by the right main landing gear, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed that the main landing gear mechanical linkage was compromised, and the right main landing gear actuator shaft was broken. A mechanic examined the airplane and found that the actuator pinion bearing support had separated from the actuator for undetermined reasons, causing a side load to the actuator and initiating the fracture.

NTSB Probable Cause

A landing gear collapse due to the separation of the actuator pinion bearing support from the actuator, which resulted in the failure of the actuator shaft.

Full Narrative

On March 12, 2019, about 1336 eastern daylight time, a Beech A100, N945WS, was substantially damaged after the main landing gear collapsed during landing at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE), Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The two airline transport pilots and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the flight that originated from Capital City Airport (CXY), Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and was destined for Rostraver Airport (FWQ), Monongahela, Pennsylvania. The business flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to the pilot, the airplane was on approach to FWQ when he lowered the landing gear handle and heard a crunching noise. He noticed there were no green cockpit indicator lights to confirm that the landing gear was down and locked. The pilot then asked the co-pilot to circle the airport while he reviewed the emergency procedures for extending the landing gear in the airplane flight manual. He tried to extend the landing gear manually, but it appeared to be jammed. The pilot and co-pilot discussed the situation and decided to fly to LBE as that airport had a control tower and emergency equipment. The pilot flew by the tower and asked if tower personnel could see the landing gear down. The tower controller told him that the landing gear appeared to be down. During the subsequent landing roll, the left main landing gear collapsed, followed shortly by the right main landing gear. The airplane then slid to a stop on the centerline of the runway and the flight crew and passengers egressed the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the main landing gear mechanical linkage was compromised, and the right main landing gear actuator shaft was broken. The actuator was retained for further examination. The airplane was repaired at LBE with oversight from the FAA. During the repair, the right main landing gear actuator was observed to be fractured. Additionally, the actuator pinion bearing had separated from the actuator, which could cause a side load to the actuator and initiate the fracture.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:36 EDT
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Rgnl (0nm E)
Runway24
Runway Length8222 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A100 Undesignat
Tail NumberN945WS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE-331 · Turboprop · 715 | Honeywell · TPE-331 · Turboprop · 715
Seats9

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 79 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 66 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time17:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data