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March 23, 1984 · Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · N5HE
Charlotte, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Aircraft
Mitsubishi MU-2B-20
Tail Number
N5HE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA132
UPON LANDING THE NOSE LANDING GEAR SHEARED OFF THE ACFT. EXAM OF THE NOSE GEAR REVEALED THAT TWO FATIGUE CRACKS HAD PROPOGATED TO THE POINT OF TOTAL FAILURE. THE GEAR WAS THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE THAT REQUIRED INSPECTION OF THE GEAR PERIODICALLY PRIOR TO 4000 HRS TOTAL TIME. THE ACCIDENT LANDING GEAR HAD ACCUMULATED 2371 HRS TOTAL TIME.
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UPON LANDING THE NOSE LANDING GEAR SHEARED OFF THE ACFT. EXAM OF THE NOSE GEAR REVEALED THAT TWO FATIGUE CRACKS HAD PROPOGATED TO THE POINT OF TOTAL FAILURE. THE GEAR WAS THE SUBJECT OF AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE THAT REQUIRED INSPECTION OF THE GEAR PERIODICALLY PRIOR TO 4000 HRS TOTAL TIME. THE ACCIDENT LANDING GEAR HAD ACCUMULATED 2371 HRS TOTAL TIME.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:47 EST
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas Intl. (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length7845 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMitsubishi MU-2B-20
Tail NumberN5HE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-A-151 · Turboprop · 705
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC