# NTSB Accident LAX03LA163
> **Beech 58** · 2003-06-01 · Big Bear City, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03LA163
- **Event ID:** 20030605X00806
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-01
- **Location:** Big Bear City, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.26361, -116.854446
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** 58
- **Registration:** N18142
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's excessive approach speed and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the landing gear.  A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use flaps.

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