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March 5, 1994 · Harper Jack M Mustang II · N20768

Lake City, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lake City, FL
Aircraft
Harper Jack M Mustang II
Tail Number
N20768
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA083

DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE AIRPLANE. THE LANDING GEAR STRUT DUG INTO THE GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER AND CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE NUTS USED TO SECURE THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE STRUT WERE NOT LOCATED. THE THREADED PORTION OF THE BOLTS WERE STRIPPED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE STRUT ASSEMBLY.

Full Narrative

On March 5, 1994, about 0845 eastern standard time, a homebuilt Harper Mustang II, N20768, registered to Jack W. Harper, was substantially damaged during the landing roll at the Cannon Creek Airport, Lake City, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot was not injured and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from the Herlong Airport, Jacksonville, Florida, about 45 minutes earlier. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger both stated that the approach to land was normal and the wind was directly down the runway. At touchdown, the airplane's left wheel landed first, then the right wheel touched down about 8 to 10 feet later. The right wheel assembly separated, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane came to rest inverted about 175 feet further along the runway. The pilot stated that the nuts which secure the wheel to the landing gear were not located. The threads of the bolts were stripped.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 EST
Nearest AirportCannon Creek (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHarper Jack M Mustang II
Tail NumberN20768
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360A · Reciprocating · 210
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data