Beech B58 Baron, N80HC, 4 July 2006

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 July 2006
• Aircraft type: Beech B58 Baron
• Location: Guernsey Airport
• Registration: N80HC

Beech B58 Baron, N80HC

Summary:

The pilot heard a loud bang during landing and carried out a go-around. He determined that the nose leg was unlocked and could not be correctly locked down. Considerable damage was inflicted during the subsequent landing. Examination revealed that a bolt in the operating mechanism had failed, causing a change of geometry which allowed excessive loads to be applied to the system, leading to further failure.

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Published 10 December 2014