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September 13, 1995 · Cessna 140 · N76919

Boyne Falls, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Boyne Falls, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N76919
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA321

The pilot stated that the airplane ballooned on touchdown. He stated he added power and the airplane touched down a second time. After the second touchdown, a 'thump noise' was heard followed by the airplane veering off the right side of the runway. Inspection of the airplane revealed a sideload failure of the landing gear.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.

Full Narrative

On September 13, 1995, at 1700 eastern standard time, a Cessna 140, N76919, experienced a loss of control, landing gear collapse and collision with the runway while landing at the Boyne Mountain Airport, Boyne Falls, Michigan. The private pilot was operating the airplane on a personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Mackinac County Airport, on September 13, 1995, at 1625 est. The pilot reported that upon touchdown the airplane ballooned. He stated he added power and the airplane touched down again. He stated that after the second touchdown, while rolling out, he heard a "thump noise" and the nose of the airplane turned to the right. He stated the airplane traveled off the right side of the runway prior to coming to a stop with the left main gear collapsed. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector who inspected the airplane after the accident stated that it appeared the airplane ballooned on landing then touched down sideways which resulted in an a sideload failure of the left main landing gear.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBoyne Mountain (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5191 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN76919
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data