Summary
On April 30, 2018, a Beech 95B55 (N550K) was involved in an incident near Little Rock, AR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare.
The pilot in the multi-engine airplane reported that, during landing, the right propeller struck the runway unbeknownst to him and that the cabin door came open. The pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp when he discovered the right propeller damage.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA252. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N550K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot in the multi-engine airplane reported that, during landing, the right propeller struck the runway unbeknownst to him and that the cabin door came open. The pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp when he discovered the right propeller damage.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA252