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November 2, 1984 · Rockwell AC-112A · N1289J
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Rockwell AC-112A
Tail Number
N1289J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA043
THE ACFT EXPERIENCED A MAIN GEAR COLLAPSE DURING A LANDING ROLL. THE PLT CLAIMED THAT THE ACFT SUFFERED A FAILURE OF THEELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTLY AFTER INITIAL TAKEOFF. THE PLT LOWERED THE LNDG GEAR BUT WAS UNABLE TO ACHIEVE A GEAR DOWN & LOCKED INDICATION DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE RT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING. THIS WAS THE 1ST FLT SINCE AN ANNUAL INSPECTION DURING WHICH THE RT MAIN GEAR HYDRAULIC LINE WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE ACFT WAS JACKED UP ON THE RWY AND A BUNDLE OF SQUAT SWITCH WIRING FELL OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL. NO BUNDLE TIE WIRE WAS FOUND. AFTER THE ACFT WAS MOVED TO LANE AVIATION THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING. THE AMMETER INDICATED NO CHARGE OR DISCHARGE. WITH AN EXTERNAL JUMPER CABLE ATTACHED TO THE GEAR-UP RELAY A SUCCESSFUL GEAR RETRACTION WAS PERFORMED. AFTER THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE, THE ALTERNATOR CAME ON LINE WITH 16.1 VOLTS BEFORE DROPPING OFF LINE AFTER APRX 2 MINS. THE ALTERNATOR PTS WERE PITTED & DIRTY. CLEANING DID NOT HELP.
Full Narrative
THE ACFT EXPERIENCED A MAIN GEAR COLLAPSE DURING A LANDING ROLL. THE PLT CLAIMED THAT THE ACFT SUFFERED A FAILURE OF THEELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTLY AFTER INITIAL TAKEOFF. THE PLT LOWERED THE LNDG GEAR BUT WAS UNABLE TO ACHIEVE A GEAR DOWN & LOCKED INDICATION DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE RT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING. THIS WAS THE 1ST FLT SINCE AN ANNUAL INSPECTION DURING WHICH THE RT MAIN GEAR HYDRAULIC LINE WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE ACFT WAS JACKED UP ON THE RWY AND A BUNDLE OF SQUAT SWITCH WIRING FELL OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL. NO BUNDLE TIE WIRE WAS FOUND. AFTER THE ACFT WAS MOVED TO LANE AVIATION THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING. THE AMMETER INDICATED NO CHARGE OR DISCHARGE. WITH AN EXTERNAL JUMPER CABLE ATTACHED TO THE GEAR-UP RELAY A SUCCESSFUL GEAR RETRACTION WAS PERFORMED. AFTER THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE, THE ALTERNATOR CAME ON LINE WITH 16.1 VOLTS BEFORE DROPPING OFF LINE AFTER APRX 2 MINS. THE ALTERNATOR PTS WERE PITTED & DIRTY. CLEANING DID NOT HELP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EST
Nearest AirportColumbus International (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell AC-112A
Tail NumberN1289J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50