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May 20, 1986 · Swearingen SA226 · N514SS
Hutchinson, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Hutchinson, KS
Aircraft
Swearingen SA226
Tail Number
N514SS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86FA113
THE CAPT RPRTD THAT DURING ARRIVAL, THE APCH SEEMED NORMAL UNTIL HE FLARED TO LAND ON RWY 17. AT THAT TIME, HE HEARD A LOUD 'POP' AS THE LANDING GEAR CONTACTED THE RWY SURFACE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY. AN EXAM REVEALED THAT THE LEFT MAIN GEAR HAD FAILED WHEN IT HIT A 6 INCH LIP AT THE APCH END OF THE ASPHALT RWY DURING TOUCHDOWN. ACCORDING TO 14 CFR 139.43, THE RWY LIP SHOULD NOT EXCEED 3 INCHES.
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THE CAPT RPRTD THAT DURING ARRIVAL, THE APCH SEEMED NORMAL UNTIL HE FLARED TO LAND ON RWY 17. AT THAT TIME, HE HEARD A LOUD 'POP' AS THE LANDING GEAR CONTACTED THE RWY SURFACE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY. AN EXAM REVEALED THAT THE LEFT MAIN GEAR HAD FAILED WHEN IT HIT A 6 INCH LIP AT THE APCH END OF THE ASPHALT RWY DURING TOUCHDOWN. ACCORDING TO 14 CFR 139.43, THE RWY LIP SHOULD NOT EXCEED 3 INCHES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHutchinson (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length4250 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwearingen SA226
Tail NumberN514SS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAiresearch · TPE-331 · Turboprop · 840
Seats17
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC