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December 10, 1992 · Bellanca 17-30 · N6682V
Little Rock, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Little Rock, AR
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30
Tail Number
N6682V
Operator
Sims Marion J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA049
A PILOT TOOK TWO PROSPECTIVE AIRPLANE BUYERS FOR A LOCAL DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT. DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT ON RUNWAY 36, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. AFTER VEERING OFF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTING A TAXIWAY MARKER, THE LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED. THE WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE FROM 290 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. EXAMINATION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR REVEALED A WORN BUSHING IN THE GEAR DOWN LOCK MECHANISM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE COLLAPSING OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AS RESULT OF A WORN GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND.
Full Narrative
A PILOT TOOK TWO PROSPECTIVE AIRPLANE BUYERS FOR A LOCAL DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT. DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT ON RUNWAY 36, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. AFTER VEERING OFF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTING A TAXIWAY MARKER, THE LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED. THE WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE FROM 290 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. EXAMINATION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR REVEALED A WORN BUSHING IN THE GEAR DOWN LOCK MECHANISM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:49 CST
Nearest AirportAdams Field (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length5124 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-30
Tail NumberN6682V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSims Marion J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC