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June 3, 1987 · Piper PA-44-180 · N180PA
Jacksonville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 3, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-44-180
Tail Number
N180PA
Operator
Aviators Unlimited
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA87IA170
DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THAT THE STRUT HOUSING (TRUNNION) FAILED DUE TO OVERLOAD WHICH WAS PRECIPITATED BY FATIGUE AND CAUSED BY A STRESS RISER LOCATED ON A MANUFACTURING SEAM.
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DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR REVEALED THAT THE STRUT HOUSING (TRUNNION) FAILED DUE TO OVERLOAD WHICH WAS PRECIPITATED BY FATIGUE AND CAUSED BY A STRESS RISER LOCATED ON A MANUFACTURING SEAM.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time18:28 EDT
Nearest AirportCraig Municipal (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length4007 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-44-180
Tail NumberN180PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorAviators Unlimited
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-EIA6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:42
Weather SourceWFAC