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August 10, 2009 · Ayres S2R-T34 · N2292E

Donalsonville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Donalsonville, GA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-T34
Tail Number
N2292E
Operator
Croom Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09LA480

According to the pilot, during landing the right main gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded off the runway to the right. Examination of the airplane found the right main gear failed at an improper weld repair on the main strut. A review of the Landing Gear Repair Manual 4-102, Page 4-73, AC 43.13-1B, showed that the repair of the landing gear should include the use of a two-piece reinforcement sleeve made of the same material and at least the same gauge as the damaged tube. The repair made on the main strut had neither, with a single bead of weld across a crack in the strut.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft handling/service-Maintenance/inspections-(general)-Incorrect service/maintenance - C

Full Narrative

On August 10, 2009, at 1525 eastern daylight time, an Ayers Corporation S2R-T34, N2292E, registered to Kent Croom Aviation, experienced a collapse of the right main landing gear during landing roll at a private airstrip in Donalsonville, Georgia. The aerial application flight was operated by the certificated commercial pilot, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137, and no flight plan was filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot received minor injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from the same private airstrip at 1500. According to the pilot, during landing the right main gear collapsed. The airplane skidded off the runway to the right. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector found the right main gear failed at an improper weld repair made on the main strut. Damage to the airplane consisted of the right main gear and engine firewall. A review of the Landing Gear Repair Manual 4-102, Page 4-73, AC 43.13-1B, found that the repair of the landing gear should include the use of a two-piece reinforcement sleeve and made of the same material and at least the same gauge as the damaged tube. The repair made on the main strut had neither, just a bead of weld across the crack in the strut.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:25 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAyres S2R-T34
Tail NumberN2292E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCroom Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A SER · Turboprop · 750
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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