The airplane, registered to and operated by the FAA, was substantially damaged at approximately 1430 Central time when the nose landing gear collapsed on landing. Visual conditions prevailed for the training and proficiency flight. The two pilots aboard the airplane were not injured. After some air work, takeoffs and landings were planned. When the landing gear was cycled, the crew heard a loud “bang” and observed a “gear unsafe” indication. After a fly-by, ATC reported the main landing gear appeared to be up and the nose landing gear appeared partially extended. After troubleshooting and discussing the situation with the chief pilot, the director of maintenance and Hawker-Beechcraft, the main landing gear was manually extended and the airplane was landed. As speed dissipated, the nose gear folded and the airplane slid to a stop.
June 3, 2010, Fort Worth, Texas, Beech C90 King Air
The airplane, registered to and operated by the FAA, was substantially damaged at approximately 1430 Central time when the nose landing gear collapsed on landing. Visual conditions prevailed for the training and proficiency flight. The two pilots aboard the airplane were not injured.
Key Takeaways:
- An FAA-operated airplane sustained substantial damage during a training flight when its nose landing gear collapsed upon landing.
- The incident followed a "gear unsafe" indication after the landing gear was cycled, leading to troubleshooting and the manual extension of the main landing gear.
- During the subsequent landing, as speed dissipated, the nose gear folded, causing the airplane to slide to a stop.
- Despite the substantial damage to the aircraft, both pilots aboard the training flight were uninjured.
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