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April 22, 2009 · Luscombe 8 C · N2330K
Terrell, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Terrell, TX
Aircraft
Luscombe 8 C
Tail Number
N2330K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA268
The commercial pilot had just landed on a 2,630-foot-long by 30-foot-wide asphalt runway with a direct tailwind at 5 knots. The tailwheel was down and the airplane had slowed to a taxi speed when the right landing gear separated from the right landing gear leg, then both wingtips struck the ground causing substantial damage to both wings, and the fuselage. The pilot reported that he thinks the axle failed because of hidden corrosion inside the landing gear tubing that was not detectable during a normal preflight inspection.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Nose/tail gear strut/axle-Fatigue/wear/corrosion - C
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot had just landed on a 2,630-foot-long by 30-foot- wide asphalt runway with a direct tailwind at 5 knots. The tail wheel was down and the airplane had slowed to a taxi speed when the right landing gear separated from the right landing gear leg, then both wingtips struck the ground causing substantial damage to both wings, and the fuselage. The pilot reported that he thinks the axle failed because of hidden corrosion inside the landing gear tubing that was not detectable during a normal preflight inspection.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAirpark East Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length2630 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8 C
Tail NumberN2330K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-8-F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time00:00
Weather SourceWFAC