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April 8, 1987 · Cessna 140 · N2559N
Eldon, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eldon, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N2559N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA101
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, WINDS WERE LIGHT PRIOR TO THE FINAL APPROACH, BUT A GUST OF WIND PICKED UP THE RIGHT WING AND THE AIRCRAFT BALLOONED DURING THE FLARE, RUNNING OUT OF AIRSPEED WHILE IN A FULL-STALL/THREE-POINT ATTITUDE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH MAIN GEARS BROKE IN RAPID SUCCESSION, GENERALLY ABOUT THE MID-STRUT STEP MOUNT AREA OF THE LEAF SPRING GEAR ASSEMBLY. THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED TO A STOP DAMAGING THE PROPELLER AND THE RIGHT WING TIP. A DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT'S LANDING GEAR REVEALED THE DAMAGE TO BE A BRITTLE FRACTURE, JUST BELOW THE STEP MOUNTS.
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ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, WINDS WERE LIGHT PRIOR TO THE FINAL APPROACH, BUT A GUST OF WIND PICKED UP THE RIGHT WING AND THE AIRCRAFT BALLOONED DURING THE FLARE, RUNNING OUT OF AIRSPEED WHILE IN A FULL-STALL/THREE-POINT ATTITUDE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH MAIN GEARS BROKE IN RAPID SUCCESSION, GENERALLY ABOUT THE MID-STRUT STEP MOUNT AREA OF THE LEAF SPRING GEAR ASSEMBLY. THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED TO A STOP DAMAGING THE PROPELLER AND THE RIGHT WING TIP. A DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT'S LANDING GEAR REVEALED THE DAMAGE TO BE A BRITTLE FRACTURE, JUST BELOW THE STEP MOUNTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest AirportEldon Model Airpark (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3175 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN2559N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time05:45
Weather SourceWFAC