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November 14, 2009 · Air Gulfstream Airlines SX-300 · N884

West Palm Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Aircraft
Air Gulfstream Airlines SX-300
Tail Number
N884
Operator
Air Gulfstream Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA079

The pilot stated that the airplane began to track to the right immediately after touchdown on runway 15. He applied left rudder and full power in an attempt to go around and the airplane lifted briefly, but then touched down off the right side of the runway. Upon contact with the unimproved surface, all three landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The nearest official weather reporting station, approximately 5 miles to the north of the accident site, reported that the winds were from 010 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot indicated that there was a mechanical malfunction with the brakes or landing gear that caused the airplane to track to the right upon touchdown. He also stated that he successfully performed a brake check prior to the flight, and that the airplane was tracking normally during the takeoff roll. Examination by an airframe and power plant mechanic revealed that the right main gear upper trunnion mount and the left main landing gear scissor were broken. All components of the brake system were in “very good, operational, condition” and there was no evidence of any preexisting anomalies with either the brakes or the landing gear.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that the airplane began to track to the right immediately after touchdown on runway 15. He applied left rudder and full power in an attempt to go around, and the airplane lifted briefly, but then touched down off the right side of the runway. Upon contact with the unimproved surface, all three landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The nearest official weather reporting station approximately 5 miles to the north of the accident site showed the winds were from 010 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot indicated on the NTSB 6120.1, that there was a mechanical malfunction with the brakes or landing gear that caused the airplane to track to the right upon touchdown. He also stated that he successfully performed a brake check prior to the flight, and that the airplane was tracking normally during the takeoff roll. Examination by an airframe and power plant mechanic revealed that the right main gear upper trunnion mount and the left main landing gear scissor were broken. All components of the brake system were in “very good, operational, condition”, and there was no evidence of any pre-existing anomalies with either the brakes or the landing gear.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EST
Nearest AirportPalm Beach County Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3421 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Gulfstream Airlines SX-300
Tail NumberN884
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Gulfstream Airlines
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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