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April 1, 1985 · Ehlers Starduster ESA300 Starduster · N11HE
Kansas City, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Aircraft
Ehlers Starduster ESA300 Starduster
Tail Number
N11HE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA081
THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE NOTICED AN ACFT LANDING BEHIND HIS AND THEREFORE VEERED HIS ACFT TO THE RIGHT OF RWY 36 TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH. DURING THE MANEUVER THE PLT FELT THE RIGHT GEAR GIVE AND THE ACFT CONSEQUENTLY GROUND LOOPED TWICE TO THE RIGHT RESULTING IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE RIGHT WING AND GEAR. THE RIGHT STRUT ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS FOUND ON RWY 36 AND SHOWED SIGNS OF SEPARATION DUE TO TENSION LOADS.
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THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE NOTICED AN ACFT LANDING BEHIND HIS AND THEREFORE VEERED HIS ACFT TO THE RIGHT OF RWY 36 TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH. DURING THE MANEUVER THE PLT FELT THE RIGHT GEAR GIVE AND THE ACFT CONSEQUENTLY GROUND LOOPED TWICE TO THE RIGHT RESULTING IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE RIGHT WING AND GEAR. THE RIGHT STRUT ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS FOUND ON RWY 36 AND SHOWED SIGNS OF SEPARATION DUE TO TENSION LOADS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportKansas City Downtown (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEhlers Starduster ESA300 Starduster
Tail NumberN11HE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-435-1 · Reciprocating · 190
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:46
Weather SourceWFAC