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August 2, 1998 · North American SNJ-6B · N7983C

Quincy, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1998
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Quincy, IL
Aircraft
North American SNJ-6B
Tail Number
N7983C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA295

The pilot reported that the right wing dropped during touchdown. He used the controls and power to keep the wing elevated. He reported that the airplane veered to the left of the runway at which time he reduced power and the right wing contacted the ground. Post accident inspection revealed the right main landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons.

NTSB Probable Cause

the right main landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On August 2, 1998, at 1130 central daylight time (cdt) , a North American SNJ-6B, N7983C, registered to SNJ, Inc., was substantially damaged when the left main gear collapsed on landing at the Quincy Municipal Airport, Quincy, Illinois. The airline transport rated pilot was not injured. The passenger received minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at 0830 cdt. The pilot reported, "At touchdown the right wing started down as though the right gear was not down. I lifted the wing with the controls and applied power. When the aircraft cleared the runway to the left I reduced power and the right wing fell and the aircraft slid to a stop." The landing was made on runway 04 (7,097' x 150'). Inspection of the airplane revealed the right main landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportQuincy Municipal (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length7097 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American SNJ-6B
Tail NumberN7983C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 22000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data