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April 16, 2004 · Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · N6425

Port St. Lucie, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Port St. Lucie, FL
Aircraft
Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000
Tail Number
N6425
Operator
Frank L Boyce
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA04LA087

The pilot stated that during rollout the "right wheel broke and directional control was impossible." He further stated that the airplane incurred damage to the lower right wing's three nose ribs, which needed to be replaced. The FAA did not respond to the scene, but two individuals who reside at the airport stated that they were at the scene they 'walked" the runway", and noted the marks made by the effect of landing gear. They said that there were no holes in the runway, and that they believed that the landing gear wheel broke from what appeared to be excessive side loads imposed during what appeared to be the beginning of a ground loop during the landing roll.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, the right main landing gear wheel separating, and the airplane impacting trees and incurring structural damage.

Full Narrative

On April 16, 2004, about 1900 eastern standard time, a Curtis-Wright Travel Air 4000, N6425, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, incurred damage while landing at Treasure Coast Airpark, Port St. Lucie, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The airline transport-rated pilot and one passenger were not injured, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated in Lakeland, Florida, the same day, about 1750. The pilot stated that during rollout the "right wheel broke and directional control was impossible." He further stated that the airplane incurred damage to the lower right wing's three nose ribs, which needed to be replaced. The FAA did not respond to the scene of the accident, however, two individuals who reside at the airport stated that they were at the scene of the accident, and they volunteered information to the NTSB. These individuals stated that they 'walked" the runway", and noted the marks made by the effect of landing gear on the grass, and that there were no holes in the runway. They further stated that they believed that the landing gear wheel broke from what appeared to be excessive side loads imposed during what appeared to be the beginning of a ground loop during the landing roll.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTreasure Coast Airpark (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCurtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000
Tail NumberN6425
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrank L Boyce
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R680 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind60° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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