Beech 200 accident near Noumea, New Caledonia, Nc, September 9, 2014
On September 9, 2014 at about 2:25 am local time, a Beech 200, registered FGRSO, was substantially damaged in an accident near Noumea, New Caledonia (La Tontouta Intl airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 9, 2014 · about 2:25 am local time
- Place
- Noumea, New Caledonia, New Caledonia · La Tontouta Intl
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beech 200 C · all 200s on the register
- Registration
- FGRSO · no longer on the register · serial BL-11
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 9, 2014, about 0225 hours universal coordinated time, a Beech model 200/C airplane, French registration F-GRSO, was substantially damaged when the main landing gear collapsed during the landing rollout at the La Tontouta International Airport (NWWW), Noumea, New Caledonia. The two crew members and two passengers on-board were not injured. The flight departed the Wanaham Airport (NWWL), Lifou, New Caledonia. The intended destination was the Magenta Airport (NWWM), Noumea, New Caledonia. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA). This report is for informational purposes and contains only information obtained from the government of France. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Aeroport du Bourget Zone Sud – Bâtiment 153 200 rue de Paris 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Tel: +33(1) 49 92 72 00 Website: http://www.bea.aero Email: com@bea-fr.org
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: Air Loyaute
The flight
- Departed from: NWWL Lifou
- Destination: NWWM Noumea
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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