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August 14, 1984 · Douglas C-54 · N74183
Ft.Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ft.Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Douglas C-54
Tail Number
N74183
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA84LA228
THE ACFT HAD RETURNED FOR PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AFTER #4 ENGINE VIBRATION WAS NOTED 10 MINS INTO THE FLT. ACFT LANDED 4000 LBS OVER MAX ALLOWABLE LANDING WT. AFTER #4 ENGINE EXAMINATION THE ACFT WAS RELEASED FOR FLIGHT. AN EXCHANGEOF PILOT IN COMMAND WAS MADE AND THE ACFT TAXIIED FOR TAKEOFF. DURING TAXI, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY OVERLOAD FAILURE.
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THE ACFT HAD RETURNED FOR PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AFTER #4 ENGINE VIBRATION WAS NOTED 10 MINS INTO THE FLT. ACFT LANDED 4000 LBS OVER MAX ALLOWABLE LANDING WT. AFTER #4 ENGINE EXAMINATION THE ACFT WAS RELEASED FOR FLIGHT. AN EXCHANGEOF PILOT IN COMMAND WAS MADE AND THE ACFT TAXIIED FOR TAKEOFF. DURING TAXI, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY OVERLOAD FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 EDT
Nearest AirportFt. Lauderdale Hollywood (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDouglas C-54
Tail NumberN74183
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 125
Engines4
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-2000 · Reciprocating · 1450
Seats60
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind64° @ 7 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:47
Weather SourceWFAC