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November 21, 1990 · Lowe/Law Glasair SH-3 Glasair SH · N330
Kingston, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kingston, NY
Aircraft
Lowe/Law Glasair SH-3 Glasair SH
Tail Number
N330
Operator
William Law
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91DFA01
THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 33. A WITNESSS STATED THAT THE PILOT 'CLEARED THE TREES AT THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. AT THIS POINT, [THE AIRPLANE] APPEARED TO DEVELOP A HIGH SINK RATE AND TO DROP THE LAST 10-15 FEET TO THE RUNWAY, HITTING HARD SHORT OF THE DISPLACED THRESHOLD. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED FIRST, FOLLOWED BY THE REST OF THE GEAR.'
NTSB Probable Cause
A HARD LANDING THAT COLLAPSED THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DUE TO OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE TRUNION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 33. A WITNESSS STATED THAT THE PILOT 'CLEARED THE TREES AT THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. AT THIS POINT, [THE AIRPLANE] APPEARED TO DEVELOP A HIGH SINK RATE AND TO DROP THE LAST 10-15 FEET TO THE RUNWAY, HITTING HARD SHORT OF THE DISPLACED THRESHOLD. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED FIRST, FOLLOWED BY THE REST OF THE GEAR.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EST
Nearest AirportKingston/Ulster (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLowe/Law Glasair SH-3 Glasair SH
Tail NumberN330
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam Law
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-G1F-5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:05
Weather SourceWFAC