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August 25, 2005 · Cessna 414 · N77DN
Drummond Island, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Drummond Island, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 414
Tail Number
N77DN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA244
The airplane experienced a right main gear collapse while landing. The pilot stated there was little wind at the time of the accident, possibly 3 to 4 knots. He stated the touchdown was normal, not hard. The pilot stated that shortly after touchdown, the airplane began veering to the right. He stated he was unable to stop the veer using rudder control, nose wheel steering, and brakes. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway where it contacted a chain link fence. Post-accident inspection did not determine the reason for the gear collapse.
NTSB Probable Cause
The right main gear collapsed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.
Full Narrative
On August 25, 2005, at 1430 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 414, N77DN, experienced a right main gear collapse while landing on runway 26 (4,000 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) at the Drummond Island Airport (Y66), Drummond Island, Michigan. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions on an instrument flight rules flight plan. The flight originated from the Branch County Memorial Airport (OEB), Coldwater, Michigan, at 1300. The pilot stated there was little wind at the time of the accident, possibly 3 to 4 knots. He stated the touchdown was normal, not hard. The pilot stated that shortly after touchdown, the airplane began veering to the right. He stated he was unable to stop the veer using rudder control, nose wheel steering, and brakes. The airplane traveled off the right side of the runway where it contacted a chain link fence. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed the right main gear had collapsed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDrummond Island (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 414
Tail NumberN77DN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-NB · Reciprocating · 335
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC