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July 24, 2007 · Marcellus Starduster SA-300 · N2498
Columbia, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, IL
Aircraft
Marcellus Starduster SA-300
Tail Number
N2498
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA242
The left main landing gear collapsed during landing on runway 21 (2,450 feet long by 150 feet wide, dry grass) . The pilot stated that on short final for runway 21 the airplane's sink rate was "higher than it should have been" and that he "did not correct it soon enough." The airplane landed hard, the pilot felt something "give" on the left side, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot stated that the airplane then "swerved to the left" but he was able to stop the airplane on the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent left main landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The experimental amateur-built airplane was substantially damaged when the left main landing gear collapsed during landing. The pilot stated that on short final for runway 21 (2,450 feet by 150 feet, turf) the airplane's sink rate was "higher than it should have been" and that he "did not correct it soon enough." The airplane landed hard, the pilot felt something "give" on the left side, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot stated that the airplane then "swerved to the left" but he was able to stop the airplane on the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCOLUMBIA (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length2450 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMarcellus Starduster SA-300
Tail NumberN2498
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-3 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC