Cargo plane gear collapse in PHX (Thanks OTP) :)

8sm · May 13th, 2008, 01:46

Just saw this on local news this evening. An Ameri-Flight aircraft gear gave way on landing. Pilot not hurt.

AZBigDog · May 13th, 2008, 09:40

Here's a link:

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articl...nding0512.html

pedro · May 13th, 2008, 15:16

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The Beechcraft BE99 plane, operated by Ameriflight, landed with its gear up at 6:40 p.m., said Ian Gregor, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. No injuries were reported and there was minor damage to the plane, Gregor said.

A gear up landing resulting in minor damage? I doubt it. Glad the pilot is ok though.

jtrain609 · May 13th, 2008, 15:38

Naw if they did it right, there really would be minor damage to the aircraft. The 99 would end up landing on the flaps, skidding on those and the nose and only doing damage there. I'll bet you they take the thing, replace the flaps and the nose and possibly the props if they had any damage to them, and then ferry the thing to Burbank for more heavy MX and inspections.

OldTownPilot · May 13th, 2008, 17:22

Dad has a story about a 99 that geared up on it cargo pod. They pulled some jacks from the hangar, cycled the gear to get it on its wheels, 'Ops check OK' the gear, punched the pod a couple of times to make sure it would still hold bags, and it was flying again in an hour.

pedro · May 13th, 2008, 17:49

wow. I always thought that a gear up landing would stress the airframe to the point that it is not airworthy. I guess if you let her down gently though it just destroys the paint job.

JEP · May 13th, 2008, 18:34

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************************************************** ******************************
** Report created 5/13/2008 Record 6 **
************************************************** ******************************

IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: AMF1867 Make/Model: BE99 Description: 99 Airliner
Date: 05/13/2008 Time: 0135

Event Type: Incident Highest Injury: None Mid Air: N Missing: N
Damage: Minor

LOCATION
City: PHOENIX State: AZ Country: US

DESCRIPTION
AMF 1867 LANDED RUNWAY 25L AND THE GEAR COLLAPSED, PHOENIX, AZ

INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0
# Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:

WEATHER: KPHX 130051Z 25017G25KT 10SM CLR 33/M06 A2958

OTHER DATA
Activity: Business Phase: Landing Operation: OTHER

FAA FSDO: SCOTTSDALE, AZ (WP07) Entry date: 05/13/2008

Hope all is well.

KLB · May 13th, 2008, 18:48

Nope. I don't think it was any of us. It wasn't me anyway!

JEP · May 13th, 2008, 18:55

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/A...041Z/KHII/KPHX

OldTownPilot · May 13th, 2008, 18:58

http://forums.jetcareers.com/general...se-in-phx.html

As a mod I would expect better of you.

JEP · May 13th, 2008, 19:03

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Originally Posted by OldTownPilot

http://forums.jetcareers.com/general...se-in-phx.html

As a mod I would expect better of you.

Whatcha talkin 'bout Willis?

JayAre · May 13th, 2008, 22:15

Wasn't me, I don't think we even have any AMF PHX JC'ers here

The Beech 99 is built like a brick chit house.

ozziecat35 · May 13th, 2008, 22:22

my old CFI flies 99's for Amflight out of PHX, I'll have to give him a call and see what he knows....

KLB · May 13th, 2008, 23:29

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Originally Posted by JayAre

Wasn't me, I don't think we even have any AMF PHX JC'ers here

The Beech 99 is built like a brick chit house.

I hear it was one of the "old timers". I think he's the oldest "old timer" AMF has.

minitour · May 13th, 2008, 23:44

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Originally Posted by KLB

I hear it was one of the "old timers". I think he's the oldest "old timer" AMF has.

If it's the guy I think it is, he's been there a loooooong time. Glad he's alright, whoever it is!

-mini

Hootie · May 14th, 2008, 01:03

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Originally Posted by KLB

I hear it was one of the "old timers". I think he's the oldest "old timer" AMF has.

I have no clue who it actually was, but I already forgot his name (GD?) He keeps newspaper clippings of all the AMF accidents he has been in. He has got some stories, God bless that character.

JayAre · May 14th, 2008, 08:05

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Originally Posted by Hootie

He keeps newspaper clippings of all the AMF accidents he has been in. He has got some stories, God bless that character.

I hear this will be his last newspaper clipping.

caliginousface · May 14th, 2008, 12:26

Crazy, I saw the plane on the rwy leaving PHX.

spbrian · May 14th, 2008, 18:40

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Originally Posted by JayAre

I hear this will be his last newspaper clipping.

Movement! What's the skinny? Any photos of the plane?

8sm · May 14th, 2008, 20:28

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Originally Posted by 8sm

Just saw this on local news this evening. An Ameri-Flight aircraft gear gave way on landing. Pilot not hurt.

What is the meaning of ( Thanks OTP ) I do not recall placing this on the title. Hope i did not offend someone.

Thanks 8sm

JayAre · May 14th, 2008, 20:32

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Originally Posted by spbrian

Movement! What's the skinny? Any photos of the plane?

Ask your base mx mgr he/she will have photos.

Ill pm the skinny

fletchersteel · May 14th, 2008, 20:33

"I had three green, and what, no mirror? "

spbrian · May 14th, 2008, 20:48

You aren't a true freight dog if you have your eyes open to check the mirror..

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Originally Posted by fletchersteel

"I had three green, and what, no mirror? "

WestIndian425 · May 14th, 2008, 21:10

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Originally Posted by fletchersteel

"I had three green, and what, no mirror? "

Seminole!! lol...

Seriously, there have been some gear collapse incidents where there was some structural damage, but the airplane can be returned to service. I'm very happy to hear the pilot is okay, as well as the animal cargo

May 13th, 2008, 01:46	#1
8sm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 35	Cargo plane gear collapse in PHX (Thanks OTP) :) Just saw this on local news this evening. An Ameri-Flight aircraft gear gave way on landing. Pilot not hurt.

May 13th, 2008, 09:40	#2
AZBigDog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 330	Re: Cargo plane gear collapse in PHX Here's a link: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articl...nding0512.html __________________ Tha Lord's gonna save ya, brotha! GO SPURS GO! A&P Mechanic/ Private Pilot /51.5 Hrs logged http://www.logshare.com/log.jsp?emai...stegui@msn.com

May 13th, 2008, 15:38	#4
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,356	Re: Cargo plane gear collapse in PHX Naw if they did it right, there really would be minor damage to the aircraft. The 99 would end up landing on the flaps, skidding on those and the nose and only doing damage there. I'll bet you they take the thing, replace the flaps and the nose and possibly the props if they had any damage to them, and then ferry the thing to Burbank for more heavy MX and inspections. __________________

May 13th, 2008, 17:22	#5
OldTownPilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: BGR (Bangor, ME) Posts: 3,035 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Cargo plane gear collapse in PHX Dad has a story about a 99 that geared up on it cargo pod. They pulled some jacks from the hangar, cycled the gear to get it on its wheels, 'Ops check OK' the gear, punched the pod a couple of times to make sure it would still hold bags, and it was flying again in an hour. __________________ As a wise man said, sumb!tch flew in, sumb!tch'll fly out. Ski Hard. Party Harder.

May 13th, 2008, 17:49	#6
pedro Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 736	Re: Cargo plane gear collapse in PHX wow. I always thought that a gear up landing would stress the airframe to the point that it is not airworthy. I guess if you let her down gently though it just destroys the paint job. __________________ The wild geese have no intention on casting their reflection. The water has no mind to receive it.

May 13th, 2008, 18:48	#8
KLB Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 2,812	Re: Any of our JC AMF'rs Nope. I don't think it was any of us. It wasn't me anyway! __________________ "Never miss a good chance to shut up!" ATP ASEL AMEL CFI CFII MEI Single Pilot Part 135 Freight Current SA227 and BE99 Former Chieftan 2100+ TT B.S. Commercial Aviation: Flight Operations

May 13th, 2008, 18:55	#9
JEP Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Eden Prairie, MN (KFCM) (KMSP) Posts: 10,892 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Any of our JC AMF'rs http://flightaware.com/live/flight/A...041Z/KHII/KPHX __________________ NJC or Bust.....CountDown Timer

May 13th, 2008, 18:58	#10
OldTownPilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: BGR (Bangor, ME) Posts: 3,035 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Any of our JC AMF'rs http://forums.jetcareers.com/general...se-in-phx.html As a mod I would expect better of you. __________________ As a wise man said, sumb!tch flew in, sumb!tch'll fly out. Ski Hard. Party Harder.

May 13th, 2008, 22:15	#12
JayAre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Multiple Posts: 1,021	Re: Cargo plane gear collapse in PHX (Thanks OTP) :) Wasn't me, I don't think we even have any AMF PHX JC'ers here The Beech 99 is built like a brick chit house. __________________ OIL=Satans Energy Drink!

May 13th, 2008, 22:22	#13
ozziecat35 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: KGEU / KGYR Posts: 132	Re: Cargo plane gear collapse in PHX (Thanks OTP) :) my old CFI flies 99's for Amflight out of PHX, I'll have to give him a call and see what he knows.... __________________ PP-ASEL Instrument Airplane "The only thing that stands between man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe it is possible." - Richard Devos

May 14th, 2008, 12:26	#18
caliginousface Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 2,035	Re: Cargo plane gear collapse in PHX (Thanks OTP) :) Crazy, I saw the plane on the rwy leaving PHX. __________________

May 14th, 2008, 20:33	#22
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