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March 18, 1989 · North American T-28A · N128AF
Jerome, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jerome, ID
Aircraft
North American T-28A
Tail Number
N128AF
Operator
Ernest Durbano
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89LA058
DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NOSE GEAR WEB HAD CRACKED. PRIOR TO THIS FLIGHT, THE AIRPLANE UNDERWENT A HARD LANDING WHICH WAS NOT REPORTED OR INSPECTED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF ANOTHER PERSON TO REPORT A HARD LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE NOT BEING INSPECTED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
Full Narrative
DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NOSE GEAR WEB HAD CRACKED. PRIOR TO THIS FLIGHT, THE AIRPLANE UNDERWENT A HARD LANDING WHICH WAS NOT REPORTED OR INSPECTED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest AirportJEROME (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American T-28A
Tail NumberN128AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorErnest Durbano
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsUnknown · UNKNOWN · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC