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March 30, 1986 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N5055G

St.Charles, MO

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St.Charles, MO
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N5055G
Operator
St Charles Flying Serv
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA076

THE PIC WAS NERVOUSLY CONCERNED ABOUT AN ACFT THAT WAS CLOSE BEHIND HIM IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE PIC LANDED FAST ON THE RWY AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AXLE BROKE. THE GEAR LEG DUG INTO THE RWY AND THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE INTO THE SOFT TERRAIN WHICH GROUND LOOPED THE ACFT AND DAMAGED THE WING. THE PIC STATED HE ALSO ENCOUNTERED A SHIFT IN WINDS DURING THE LANDING AND TOUCHDOWN. AN INSPECTION OF THE ACCIDENT SITE REVEALED A TIRE SKIDMARK ON THE RWY PRIOR TO THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AXLE BREAKING FREE FROM THE LANDING GEAR. THE RECORDED WINDS WERE FM 240 DEGREES AT 6 KNOTS. NO EVIDENCE OF PREEXISTING CRACKING OF THE AXLE WAS DISCOVERED.

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THE PIC WAS NERVOUSLY CONCERNED ABOUT AN ACFT THAT WAS CLOSE BEHIND HIM IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE PIC LANDED FAST ON THE RWY AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AXLE BROKE. THE GEAR LEG DUG INTO THE RWY AND THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE INTO THE SOFT TERRAIN WHICH GROUND LOOPED THE ACFT AND DAMAGED THE WING. THE PIC STATED HE ALSO ENCOUNTERED A SHIFT IN WINDS DURING THE LANDING AND TOUCHDOWN. AN INSPECTION OF THE ACCIDENT SITE REVEALED A TIRE SKIDMARK ON THE RWY PRIOR TO THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AXLE BREAKING FREE FROM THE LANDING GEAR. THE RECORDED WINDS WERE FM 240 DEGREES AT 6 KNOTS. NO EVIDENCE OF PREEXISTING CRACKING OF THE AXLE WAS DISCOVERED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportSt. Charles (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN5055G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSt Charles Flying Serv
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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