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March 29, 1982 · Aero Commander 100 · N5518M
Mineral Point, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Mineral Point, WI
Aircraft
Aero Commander 100
Tail Number
N5518M
Operator
William Winch
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA105
THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING A LANDING ON RUNWAY 22 WITH THE WIND FROM 140 DEGREES AT 15 GUSTING 22 KNOTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND WENT OFF OF THE RUNWAY. IT CONTINUED INTO A GULLY AND NOSED OVER. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT A BOLT HAD FAILED WHERE THE RIGHT MAIN STRUT WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. NO EVIDENCE OF FATIGUE WAS FOUND.
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THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING A LANDING ON RUNWAY 22 WITH THE WIND FROM 140 DEGREES AT 15 GUSTING 22 KNOTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND WENT OFF OF THE RUNWAY. IT CONTINUED INTO A GULLY AND NOSED OVER. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT A BOLT HAD FAILED WHERE THE RIGHT MAIN STRUT WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. NO EVIDENCE OF FATIGUE WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportIowa County (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length3010 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 100
Tail NumberN5518M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam Winch
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 15 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg