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August 18, 1996 · Taylorcraft 19 · N6630N

Shakopee, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Shakopee, MN
Aircraft
Taylorcraft 19
Tail Number
N6630N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA305

During the landing, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the landing gear strut revealed that the bungee cord attach tube had failed from internal corrosion. This area was not visible during normal preflight and was difficult to see during an annual inspection. The airframe had accumulated 2,212 hours since new and 37 hours since the last annual inspection. The investigation did not determined when the last bungee cord was replaced.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the right main landing gear shock strut due to internal corrosion. The restriction to inspection of the strut was a related factor.

Full Narrative

On August 18, 1996, at 1600 central daylight time, a Taylorcraft 19, N6630N, sustained substantial damage on landing on runway 9 (2,640' x 100' dry/turf), near Shakopee, Minnesota. The pilot reported that the right main landing gear dug into the terrain and the airplane nosed over. The pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The airplane departed the same airport on a local flight about 1500 for a local flight. The pilot stated that during rollout at approximately 30 MPH the right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. A subsequent examination found that the bungee cord attach tubing to the right main landing gear had failed from internal corrosion. This tube is not visible during normal pre-flight nor is it easily examined during an annual inspection because it is covered by the bungee cord which is only removed for replacement. The time in service for the airplane was 2,212 hours. It had been 37 hours since the last annual on August 2, 1995. Total time on the bungee cords was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportValley View (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTaylorcraft 19
Tail NumberN6630N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 13 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:48
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data