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January 21, 2007 · Ayres S2R-G6 · N3209X

Wauchula, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 21, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-G6
Tail Number
N3209X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07LA033

According to the pilot, during a normal soft field landing the right main gear collapsed about 20 yards into the landing roll and the airplane came to an abrupt stop. Examination of the airplane by an FAA Inspector found wrinkling of the metal skin between the front and rear spars on the right wing. Further examination found the right main gear strut fractured and separated near its attachment point to the airframe. The landing gear strut was removed and sent to the NTSB Materials Laboratory for further examination. The examination found that the fractures were on slant planes and had deformation adjacent to the fractures consistent with overstress fracture in bending. Corrosion deposits on the fracture surface were orange in color consistent with post-fracture oxidation. No significant preexisting corrosion was observed. The right main gear collapsed following a hard landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the right landing gear strut.

Full Narrative

On January 21, 2007, at 0910 eastern standard time, an Ayers S2R-G6, N3209X registered to and operated by Ag Flying Service, Inc., as a Title 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight, collapsed the right main landing gear during a soft field landing at the Wauchula Municipal Airport in Wauchula, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot reported no injuries, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight originated from the Wauchula Municipal Airport at about 0830. According to the pilot, during a normal soft field landing the right main gear collapsed about 20 yards into the landing roll and the airplane came to an abrupt stop. The pilot egressed without injury. Examination of the airplane by an FAA Inspector found wrinkling of the metal skin between the front and rear spars on the right wing. Further examination found the right main gear strut fractured and separated near its attachment point to the airframe. The landing gear strut was removed and sent to the NTSB Materials Laboratory for further examination. The examination found that the fractures were on slant planes and had deformation adjacent to the fractures consistent with overstress fracture in bending. Corrosion deposits on the fracture surface were orange in color consistent with post-fracture oxidation. No significant preexisting corrosion was observed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:10 EST
Nearest AirportWauchula Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAyres S2R-G6
Tail NumberN3209X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-6-252M · Turboprop · 715
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 55
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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