N321N

Substantial
Minor

BEECH D55S/N: TE-583

Summary

On June 11, 2024, a Beech D55 (N321N) was involved in an accident near Colorado Springs, CO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA227. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N321N.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA227
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Event ID
20240617194486
Coordinates
38.805817, -104.700770
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TE-583
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
D55BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
D55

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OATMAN SCOTT A
Address
18520 CAMPBELL RD
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80908-1206
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA227