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May 13, 1984 · Globe GC-1B · N78204
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Globe GC-1B
Tail Number
N78204
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA191
THE ACFT RIGHT MAIN GEAR FAILED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL WHEN IT PASSED OVER AN ARRESTING CABLE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TAILWHEEL WAS DAMAGED ON A PREVIOUS LANDING AT RICKENBACKER AFB WHEN IT PASSED OVER AN ARRESTING CABLE AND HAD SINCE BEEN REPLACED. EXAMINATION OF THE BROKEN LANDING GEAR SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF FATIGUE FAILURE.
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THE ACFT RIGHT MAIN GEAR FAILED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL WHEN IT PASSED OVER AN ARRESTING CABLE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TAILWHEEL WAS DAMAGED ON A PREVIOUS LANDING AT RICKENBACKER AFB WHEN IT PASSED OVER AN ARRESTING CABLE AND HAD SINCE BEEN REPLACED. EXAMINATION OF THE BROKEN LANDING GEAR SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF FATIGUE FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportRickenbacker Afb (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length12100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGlobe GC-1B
Tail NumberN78204
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:30
Weather SourceWFAC