# NTSB ATL03LA038: Beech 200, N208F, Jackson, MS, January 31, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: January 30, 2003, 21:50 local (Jan 31, 2003, 03:50 UTC) - Place: Jackson, MS - Coordinates: 32.313888, -90.080558 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.3139&lon=-90.0806&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 30, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Jackson FSDO-07 - NTSB case key (mKey): 56421 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL03LA038 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/56421/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=56421 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA038 ## Probable cause The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, climb - reason for occurrence undetermined - landing gear - failure (cause) - Gear collapsed, emergency descent/landing - terrain condition - runway ## Analysis The pilot informed the controller after takeoff that he had an unsafe landing gear light on initial climb out. He departed the airport traffic area to conduct the abnormal emergency procedures which were uneventful. The pilot requested to fly by the tower to see if the landing gear was down. The controller informed the pilot during the fly by that the landing gear appeared to be down. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for a visual approach to runway 16L. On touchdown the left and right main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane and the landing gear system revealed no deficiencies. ## Factual narrative On January 30, 2003, at 2150 central standard time, a Beech 200, N208F, registered to and operated by Air Transportation LLC, as a 14 CFR Part 91 positioning flight, main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout at Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the airline transport rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Jackson International Airport, Jackson, Mississippi, at 2145 on January 30, 2003. The pilot informed the controller after takeoff that he had an unsafe landing gear light on initial climb out. He departed the airport traffic area to conduct the abnormal emergency procedures, which were uneventful. The pilot requested to fly by the tower to see if the landing gear was down. The controller informed the pilot during the fly by that the landing gear appeared to be down. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for a visual approach to runway 16L. On touchdown the left and right main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left main landing gear was partially extended about 12 inches below the landing gear wheel well. The right main landing gear was partially extended 8-inches below the landing gear wheel well and the nose gear was extended, but not in the locked position. The left and right flaps were damaged, and the propeller blade tips were curled aft. The aft fuselage bulkhead was ground down to the rivet line. Examination of the landing gear system revealed the landing gear was found to be in rig with no problems that would cause a malfunction. The landing gear motor, gearbox, electrical wiring and nose gear actuator were inspected and no anomalies were noted. The left and right landing gear actuators were removed and forwarded to the manufacturer through the Federal Aviation Administration for further examination. The examination of both actuators also revealed no anomalies. The airplane was released to the Aircraft Manager of Air Transportation LLC on February 4, 2003. The left and right landing gear actuators were released to the Aircraft Manager for Air Transportation LLC on May 6, 2003. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N208F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N208F), registered now, S/N BB-851, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech 200 - Registry model: [Beech 200](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-200) (registry code 1152920) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [U/A Canada PT6A-41](https://openairdocs.org/engine/u-a-canada-pt6a-41) (registry code 61541, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 88-851 - Airframe hours: 6500 - Engines: Pratt & Whitney PT-6A-41 850 horsepower turbo prop - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Positioning, Part 91 - Registered owner: Air Transportation LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Continuous airworthiness, September 30, 2002, 80 hours before - Departed: JAN, Jackson, MS - Destination: MBO, Madison, MS - Airport: JAN, Jackson International, runway 16L, 8,500 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 43; injuries: none; airline transport, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; last flight review August 31, 2002; seat: left; flight hours: 5,500 total, 2,500 in this make and model, 5,500 as pilot in command, 75 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night - Wind: calm - Visibility: 8 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 34 °F, dew point 34 °F - Altimeter: 30.20 inHg - Observed at: JAN ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20030130001169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030130001169A), Jan 30, 2003: Beech 200BEECH, Jackson, MS, Substantial damage. (.19) On January 30, 2003, at 2150 central standard time, a Beech 200, N208F, registered to and operated by air transportation LLC, as a 14 CFR part 91… ## Docket (5 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on July 18, 2003, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=56421. 4.5 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 242 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40187049&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Beech Actuator Inspection Report (item 2, .PDF, 4.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40187050&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Beech%20Actuator%20Inspection%20Report-Master.PDF - FAA Inspector's Statement (item 3, .PDF, 94 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40187051&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Inspector%27s%20Statement-Master.PDF - Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigation (item 4, .PDF, 63 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40187052&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Statement%20of%20Party%20Representatives%20to%20NTSB%20Investigation-Master.PDF - Release of Aircraft Wreckage, NTSB Form 6120.15 (item 5, .PDF, 96 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40380945&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Release%20of%20Aircraft%20Wreckage,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.15-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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