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October 24, 1996 · Waco YMF5 · N723SR
Punta Gorda, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Waco YMF5
Tail Number
N723SR
Operator
Stephen E Raville
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL97LA017
According to the pilot, the airplane touched down hard on the left main landing gear during landing and the left gear collapsed.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper flare during touchdown.
Full Narrative
On October 24, 1996, at 1650 eastern standard time, a Waco YMF5, N723SR, collided with the ground during a landing on runway 15 at the Charlotte County Airport, in Punta Gorda, Florida. The personal flight operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot and his passenger were not injured. The flight departed Punta Gorda, Florida, at 1615. According to the pilot, the airplane touched down hard on the left main landing gear during a normal attempted landing to a full stop. He also stated that the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing was damaged. Examination of the airplane failed to disclose a mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 EDT
Nearest AirportCharlotte County (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length5049 ft
Runway Width140 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWaco YMF5
Tail NumberN723SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStephen E Raville
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:00
Weather SourceWFAC