N75AP

Substantial
None

Beech B100S/N: BE-57

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 13, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA201
Location
Pawtucket, RI
Event ID
20060907X01311
Coordinates
41.920833, -71.491386
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N75AP
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
BE-57
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
B100BE10
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

The commercial pilot stated that he was flying a Beech B100 on a visual approach to runway 33, a 3,210-foot long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The approach was executed with full flap extension, and the landing gear extended. The right main landing gear touched down approximately 2 feet prior to the runway, and collapsed as it traveled over the elevated runway edge. The airplane subsequently came to rest upright off the right side of the runway. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot reported a total flight experience of 3,374 hours, of which, 161 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The reported wind at the airport, at the time of the accident, was from 300 degrees at 7 knots. The airport was also serviced by runway 23, which was 5,000 feet long, 150 feet wide, and consisted of asphalt.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA201