At 15:15 EST, a Beech BE-55B landed with the wheels up and burst into flames at Tara Field. The two FAA inspectors aboard were not injured, but the airplane was destroyed. The training flight departed Hampton at 13:15 and was returning to the field. The pilot reported that the before-landing check was completed in accordance with the before-landing checklist. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported by the pilot.
Nov. 18, Hampton, Ga. / Beech BE-55B Baron
At 15:15 EST, a Beech BE-55B landed with the wheels up and burst into flames at Tara Field. The two FAA inspectors aboard were not injured, but the airplane was destroyed. The training flight departed Hampton at 13:15 and was returning to the field. The pilot reported that the before-landing check was completed in accordance with the before-landing checklist. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported by the pilot....
Key Takeaways:
- A Beech BE-55B executed a wheels-up landing at Tara Field, subsequently catching fire and destroying the aircraft.
- The two FAA inspectors on board the training flight were uninjured in the incident.
- The pilot reported completing the before-landing checklist and noted no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
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