# NTSB FTW00LA095: Beech 65-B80, N8071R, Midland, TX, March 10, 2000 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 10, 2000, 17:05 local (23:05 UTC) - Place: Midland, TX - Location: 31.9425° N, 102.2019° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at MIDLAND INTL AIR AND SPACE PORT (MAF), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.9425&lon=-102.2019&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 8, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 48773 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW00LA095 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/48773/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA095 ## Probable cause The separation of the right main landing gear tire tread which resulted in damage to the right main landing gear mounting structure. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff - roll/run - landing gear,tire - failure (cause) - Main gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown ## Analysis During takeoff roll, at 80 knots, the pilot felt some vibration and the airplane started to veer right. The pilot straightened the airplane and elected to continue with the takeoff since it was questionable whether he could stop the airplane 'without crashing at the departure end of the runway.' The pilot flew by the control tower, and the tower operator advised the pilot that the right main landing gear appeared to be 'abnormal.' The pilot was cleared to land, and as the airplane touched down, the right main landing gear collapsed. An examination of the aircraft revealed that the tread on the right main landing gear tire had separated, and the right main landing gear mounting structure was 'torn loose' from the wing. ## Factual narrative On March 10, 2000, at 1705 central standard time, a Beech 65-B80 twin-engine airplane, N8071R, was substantially damaged during landing at the Midland International Airport near Midland, Texas. The aircraft was registered to a private individual and operated by Western Air Express, Inc., of Midland, Texas. The commercial pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from the Midland International Airport, about 5 minutes prior to the accident. The pilot reported that during takeoff roll on runway 34L, at 80 knots, he felt some vibration and the airplane started to veer right. He straightened the airplane and elected to continue with the takeoff since it was questionable whether he could stop the airplane "without crashing at the departure end of the runway." The pilot flew by the control tower, and the tower operator advised the pilot that the right main landing gear appeared to be "abnormal." The pilot was cleared to land on runway 28, and as the airplane touched down, the right main landing gear collapsed. An FAA inspector reported that an examination of the aircraft revealed that the tread on the right main landing gear tire had separated, and the right main landing gear mounting structure was "torn loose" from the wing. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8071R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8071R-2017-07-19), registration cancelled 2017-07-19, S/N LD-420, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech 65-B80 - Registry model: [Beech 65-B80](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-65-b80) (registry code 1152812) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming TI0-541 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-541-series) (registry code 41536, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: LD-420 - Airframe hours: 3384 - Engines: Lycoming IGSO-540-A1D 385 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Western Air Express, Inc - Registered owner: James Nyerges - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, October 10, 1999, 53 hours before - Departed: MAF - Airport: MAF, Midland International, runway 28, 8,302 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 52; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 18,000 total, 8,000 in this make and model, 16,000 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days, 14 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 280° at 10 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 70 °F ## 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 20000310039849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000310039849A), Mar 10, 2000: Beech 65B80, Midland, TX, Substantial damage. (.4)On March 10, 2000, at 1705 central standard time, a Beech 65-B80 twin-engine airplane, N8071R, was substantially damaged during landing at the Midland… From the NTSB's public API. 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