BEECH 76

Cambridge — November 9, 2014

Event Information

DateNovember 9, 2014
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN15WA075
Event ID20141210X41907
LocationCambridge
CountryUK
Coordinates52.20500, 0.17500
AirportCambridge International
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBEECH
Model76
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Full Narrative

On November 9, 2014, at 1340 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Beech model 76 airplane, United Kingdom registration G-GCCL, serial number ME-322, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing after experiencing a mechanical failure of the nose landing gear extension system at the Cambridge International Airport (EGSC), Cambridge, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight had originally departed Peterborough Conington Airport (EGSF) at an unconfirmed time.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Government. Further information may be obtained from:

Department for Transport
Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB)
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 1252 510300
Fax: +44 (0) 1252 376999
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: http://www.aaib.gov.uk

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).

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