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June 11, 2024 · NTSB CEN24LA227 · BEECH D55 (N321N)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

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.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Tire casing-Damaged/degraded
  • Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Tube-Damaged/degraded
  • Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Capability exceeded
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Debris/dirt/foreign object-Effect on equipment
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Debris/dirt/foreign object-Ability to respond/compensate
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA227
AircraftBEECH D55
RegistrationN321N
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.8058, -104.7008
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