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May 23, 1999 · Cessna 172RG · N9475B

Morristown, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Morristown, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N9475B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC99LA154

The pilot stated that she received her approach clearance about 12 miles from the airport. At that time, she lowered the landing gear and performed a 'gumps' check which included checking the gas, undercarriage, mixture and propeller. After lowering the landing gear, she observed a green landing gear light. The landing seemed normal, and the pilot did not hear a gear warning horn. The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane spun 180 degrees on the runway. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, and a local mechanic, did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The right main landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On May 23, 1999, about 1845 Eastern Daylight Time, a Cessna 172RG, N9475B, was substantially damaged while landing at the Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU), Morristown, New Jersey. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that originated from Ocean City Municipal Airport, Ocean City, Maryland. An instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that she received her approach clearance about 12 miles from MMU. At that time, she lowered the landing gear and performed a "gumps" check. After lowering the landing gear, she observed a green landing gear light. The landing seemed normal, and the pilot did not hear a gear warning horn. Then the right wing lowered to the runway, and the airplane spun 180 degrees on the runway. The pilot further stated that she only performed 1 "gumps" check. According to Air Traffic Control Specialists, the airplane touched down on Runway 23, spun 180 degrees, and came to rest on the runway. The pilot radioed the control tower and advised that the right main landing gear had collapsed. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, and a local mechanic, did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions. The Inspector observed damage to the elevator, horizontal stabilizer, right aileron, right flap, and right main landing gear. Additionally, he reported that the empennage and right wing sustained structural damage. At 1845, the reported weather at MMU was: wind calm; visibility 1 mile, mist; ceiling 400 feet overcast, temperature 64 degrees Fahrenheit, dewpoint 63 degrees, altimeter 29.80 inches of Hg.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EDT
Nearest AirportMorristown Municipal (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN9475B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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