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September 26, 2000 · Douglas DC-3 · N12907

Charlotte, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Aircraft
Douglas DC-3
Tail Number
N12907
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA00LA270

After an approach to runway 5, and touched down at 85 knots, the airplane yawed right, exited the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed that a right main wheel brake had locked up, and the landing gear had collapsed. Inspection of the right main landing gear assembly and all associated components could not provide any determination as to what caused the main wheel brake to lockup. The brake assembly was broken down into its component parts and inspected. No evidence of malfunction could be detected. No contamination of the hydraulic fluid was evident.

NTSB Probable Cause

the right main brake locked after touchdown causing the airplane to yaw and depart the runway, resulting in the landing gear collapsing.

Full Narrative

On September 26, 2000, about 0635 eastern daylight time, a Douglas DC-3, N12907, nosed over during the landing roll at Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and an instrument flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 positioning flight. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airline transport-rated pilot and commercial-rated copilot reported no injuries. The flight had departed Anderson, North Carolina, en route to Charlotte at 0545. The pilot told the FAA, "...that he had positive gear down and locked indications and touched down at 85 knots. The airplane yawed right and nosed over, the aircraft was out of control at this point." Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed that a right main wheel brake had locked up, and the landing gear had collapsed. According to the FAA inspector's statement, "...a pronounced and uniform skid mark from the point of initial brake lockup to a point approximately 2,500 feet from the landing threshold was evident. After exiting the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed." Inspection of the right main landing gear assembly and all associated components could not provide any insight as to what caused the main wheel brake to lockup. The brake assembly was broken down into its component parts and inspected. No evidence of malfunction could be detected. No contamination of the hydraulic fluid was evident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:35 EDT
Nearest AirportCharlotte Douglas (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length7502 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDouglas DC-3
Tail NumberN12907
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · 1830-92 · Reciprocating · 1200
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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