Beech 76 accident near Cambridge, Gb, November 9, 2014
On November 9, 2014 at about 1:40 pm local time, a Beech 76, registered GGCCL, was substantially damaged in an accident near Cambridge (Cambridge International airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- November 9, 2014 · about 1:40 pm local time
- Place
- Cambridge, United Kingdom · Cambridge International · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 76 · all 76s on the register
- Registration
- GGCCL · no longer on the register · serial ME-322
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
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: investigations@aaib.gov.uk 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).
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
- Maximum gross weight: 3,900 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Lycoming O-360-A1G6D (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Lycoming O-360-A1G6D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: EGSF Peterborough
- Destination: EGSC Cambridge
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 5/23, 6,447 ft by 151 ft
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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