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August 9, 2006 · Stampe SV-4C · N81RG
Taneytown, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Taneytown, MD
Aircraft
Stampe SV-4C
Tail Number
N81RG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA199
The Stampe SV-4C was on approach to land on a 1,700-foot-long, turf runway. The pilot reported that the right main landing gear collapsed during touchdown. The airplane skidded on the grass for about 100 feet, and then nosed over. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions; nor did the pilot report any. The pilot reported 2,133 hours of total flight experience, which included about 49 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The pilot reported that the winds were calm at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The collapse of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason.
Full Narrative
The Stampe SV-4C was on approach to land on a 1,700-foot-long, turf runway. The pilot reported that the right main landing gear collapsed during touchdown. The airplane skidded on the grass for about 100 feet, and then nosed over. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions; nor did the pilot report any. The pilot reported 2,133 hours of total flight experience, which included about 49 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The pilot reported that the winds were calm at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportGREER (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStampe SV-4C
Tail NumberN81RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time13:20
Weather SourceWFAC