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May 23, 1987 · North American AT-6D · N2996Q
Fernandina Bch, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fernandina Bch, FL
Aircraft
North American AT-6D
Tail Number
N2996Q
Operator
Scott S Burch
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA87LA162
TAIL WHEEL STRUT WAS FOUND TO BE OVER SERVICED CAUSING IT TO BE EXTENDED HIGHER THAN NORMAL. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE AIRCRAFT TO BE HARDER TO STEER. ON LANDING IN A CROSS WIND THE PILOT EXPERIENCED VIBRATION OF THE TAIL WHEEL FOLLOWED BY FAILURE DUE TO TORSIONAL OVERSTRESS OF THE TAIL WHEEL BELLCRANK. TAIL WHEEL STEERING CONTROL WAS THEN LOST AND THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY CAUSING COLLAPSE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR.
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TAIL WHEEL STRUT WAS FOUND TO BE OVER SERVICED CAUSING IT TO BE EXTENDED HIGHER THAN NORMAL. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE AIRCRAFT TO BE HARDER TO STEER. ON LANDING IN A CROSS WIND THE PILOT EXPERIENCED VIBRATION OF THE TAIL WHEEL FOLLOWED BY FAILURE DUE TO TORSIONAL OVERSTRESS OF THE TAIL WHEEL BELLCRANK. TAIL WHEEL STEERING CONTROL WAS THEN LOST AND THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY CAUSING COLLAPSE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFernandina Beach Munic. (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length5300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American AT-6D
Tail NumberN2996Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScott S Burch
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC