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June 11, 2024 · Beech D55 · N321N

Colorado Springs, CO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Beech D55 (1968)
Tail Number
N321N
Operator
Peterson Space Force Aero Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA227

The flight instructor and the pilot-receiving-instruction were conducting a nighttime currency/proficiency flight when, after an uneventful landing flare and touchdown, the airplane began to vibrate and veer right during the landing roll. The pilot-receiving-instruction, who was the pilot flying during the landing, released toe brake input but the vibration increased as the airplane continued to veer right. Ultimately, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest upright in the grass adjacent to the runway. The right wing main spar was substantially damaged when the right wing struck the ground after the landing gear collapsed. Examination of the right main landing gear tire and its tube revealed a sidewall puncture. The puncture was made by an unknown small, sharp object, which left a clean cut on the tube sidewall that measured about 0.25-inch long with the tube deflated, and 0.375-inch long when the tube was reinflated. During the landing roll, it is likely that the tube lost enough pressure that it began to move around the wheel rim until the valve stem severed and there was total loss of remaining tire pressure. The increasing vibration felt by the pilots during landing roll is consistent with a progressive loss of tire pressure, and the increased drag from the deflated right tire would explain airplane’s tendency to veer right. The right main landing gear likely collapsed when the over-center down lock assembly disengaged due to an excessive sideload during the right swerve.

NTSB Probable Cause

The deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor and the pilot-receiving-instruction were conducting a nighttime currency/proficiency flight when, after an uneventful landing flare and touchdown, the airplane began to vibrate and veer right during the landing roll. The pilot-receiving-instruction, who was the pilot flying during the landing, released toe brake input but the vibration increased as the airplane continued to veer right. Ultimately, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest upright in the grass adjacent to the runway. The right wing main spar was substantially damaged when the right wing struck the ground after the landing gear collapsed. Examination of the right main landing gear tire and its tube revealed a sidewall puncture. The puncture was made by an unknown small, sharp object, which left a clean cut on the tube sidewall that measured about 0.25-inch long with the tube deflated, and 0.375-inch long when the tube was reinflated. During the landing roll, it is likely that the tube lost enough pressure that it began to move around the wheel rim until the valve stem severed and there was total loss of remaining tire pressure. The increasing vibration felt by the pilots during landing roll is consistent with a progressive loss of tire pressure, and the increased drag from the deflated right tire would explain airplane’s tendency to veer right. The right main landing gear likely collapsed when the over-center down lock assembly disengaged due to an excessive sideload during the right swerve.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 MDT
Nearest AirportCity Of Colorado Springs Munic (1nm WNW)
Runway17R
Runway Length11022 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech D55
Tail NumberN321N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeterson Space Force Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 57 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 55 F
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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