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November 3, 1983 · Jordan ACEY Deucy · N597HJ
Chesaning, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chesaning, MI
Aircraft
Jordan ACEY Deucy
Tail Number
N597HJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA036
THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE HOMEBUILT. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT DUE TO INADEQUATE GROUNDING. THE PLT RETURNED TO THE FIELD & MADE A SMOOTH LANDING. AT THE END OF THE ROLL OUT THE ANCHOR PLATE FOR THE LANDING GEAR TRUSS FAILED CAUSING THE LEFT GEAR TO COLLAPSE. THE PLT STATED THAT THE 3/4 INCH X 0.049, 4130 SQUARE TUBING USED FOR THE ANCHOR PLATE WAS TOO LIGHT TO CARRY THE ACFT LOADING & THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY CRACKED FROM HIGH SPEED TAXI TESTS.
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THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE HOMEBUILT. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT DUE TO INADEQUATE GROUNDING. THE PLT RETURNED TO THE FIELD & MADE A SMOOTH LANDING. AT THE END OF THE ROLL OUT THE ANCHOR PLATE FOR THE LANDING GEAR TRUSS FAILED CAUSING THE LEFT GEAR TO COLLAPSE. THE PLT STATED THAT THE 3/4 INCH X 0.049, 4130 SQUARE TUBING USED FOR THE ANCHOR PLATE WAS TOO LIGHT TO CARRY THE ACFT LOADING & THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY CRACKED FROM HIGH SPEED TAXI TESTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportChesaning (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2360 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJordan ACEY Deucy
Tail NumberN597HJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 · Reciprocating · 140
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC