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January 22, 1995 · Glassair III · N300FF

Boynton Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Boynton Beach, FL
Aircraft
Glassair III
Tail Number
N300FF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA061

The pilot stated he was making a touch-and-go landing. During the landing, the nose gear started a violent shimmy. Subsequently, it turned from the path of travel, and the airplane nosed over. A witness, who observed the landing, confirmed the pilot's statement. Examination of the nose gear by an airframe and powerplant mechanic did not reveal evidence of a failure. No reason was found for the reported shimmy of the nose gear.

NTSB Probable Cause

a violent shimmy of the nose gear for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an on-ground loss of directional control and a subsequent nose over.

Full Narrative

On January 22, 1995, about 1410 eastern standard time, a Glassair III, N300FF, registered to Jack G. Rouse, experienced an on-ground loss of control during a touch-and-go landing at Willis Gliderport, Boynton Beach, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 flight. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted sustaining substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot and commercial pilot/passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Willis Gliderport, Florida, 1 hour before the accident. The pilot stated he was making a touch-and-go landing. The nose gear started a violent shimmy after landing, turned perpendicular to the path of travel, and the airplane nosed over. A witness who observed the landing confirmed the pilot's statement, and stated the elevator was in the full up position during the landing rollout. Examination of the nose gear by an airframe and powerplant mechanic revealed no evidence of a failure. The cause of the reported shimmy in the nose gear could not be determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 EST
Nearest AirportWillis Gliderport (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGlassair III
Tail NumberN300FF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-S1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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