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March 28, 2010 · Stolp Starduster SA-300 · N4493
Goodyear, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Goodyear, AZ
Aircraft
Stolp Starduster SA-300
Tail Number
N4493
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA183
The pilot reported that during the landing roll of his experimental category biplane, a gust from a left quartering tailwind caused the airplane to drift left. When he corrected the drift with right rudder input the right main landing gear collapsed, causing damage to the right lower wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a quartering tailwind, resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll of his experimental category biplane, a gust from a left quartering tail wind caused the airplane to drift left. When he corrected the drift with right rudder input the right main landing gear collapsed causing damage to the right lower wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 MST
Nearest AirportGOODYEAR (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStolp Starduster SA-300
Tail NumberN4493
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 19 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time16:20
Weather SourceWFAC