Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 30, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA252
Location
Little Rock, AR
Event ID
20180503X30031
Coordinates
34.830276, -92.256111
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 improper landing flare.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N550K
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-2180
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MINI MEMORIES LLC
Address
807 SILVERWOOD TRL
Status
Deregistered
City
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
State / Zip Code
AR 72116-5131
Country
United States
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