Pilot Debrief

BEECH 95-C55 near Santa Monica, CA — 2013-04-12

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Date
2013-04-12
Location
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Airport
SMO
Aircraft
BEECH 95-C55
Registration
N153NL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The left main wheel locking up during the landing roll, which resulted in the deflation of the tire, the left main landing gear collapse, and the subsequent loss of control during the runway exit.

NTSB narrative

After touchdown and deceleration, as the airplane began to exit the runway, its left brake locked and the tire deflated. Shortly thereafter, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane spun about the left wing. A postaccident examination revealed that the left brake appeared normal and released properly, and the left main gear turned normally while the airplane was towed. However, the left main tire had a flat spot and had been worn completely through the tread and plies, indicative of the wheel being locked during the landing roll. The left main tire subsequently deflated and the left main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in the airplane veering sharply left during the turn to exit the runway.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked tire condition before landing to prevent gear collapse.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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