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April 21, 2010 · Murray Starlite · N4326D

Shelbyville, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shelbyville, IL
Aircraft
Murray Starlite
Tail Number
N4326D
Operator
Denis Boissonneault
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA215

The pilot reported that when the experimental, amateur-built airplane touched down for landing, the left main tire “locked up” and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder and aileron, but the airplane continued to veer off the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it entered a plowed field, which caused the main landing gear to collapse and the left main tire to go through the left wing. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that left main landing gear rotor and brake exhibited rust with “pitting” and “scarring.” The left tire had a bald spot which was consistent with it being “locked up” and skidding. The aircraft logbook indicated that the airplane’s last conditional inspection was conducted on March 24, 2009, which was about 13 months prior to the accident. The accident flight was the first flight since the airplane had been stored for the winter in August 2009. The pilot reported that he “could have removed the wheels and checked them thoroughly” since the airplane had been in a "barn/hangar" over the winter.

NTSB Probable Cause

The corrosion of the left landing gear rotor and brake, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing rollout, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that when the experimental, amateur-built airplane touched down for landing, the left main tire “locked up” and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder and aileron, but the airplane continued to veer off the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it entered a plowed field, which caused the main landing gear to collapse and the left main tire to go through the left wing. The inspection of the airplane revealed that left main landing gear rotor and brake exhibited rust with “pitting” and “scarring.” The left tire had a bald spot which was consistent with it being “locked up” and skidding. The aircraft logbook indicated that the airplane’s last conditional inspection was conducted on March 24, 2009, which was about 13 months prior to the accident. The accident flight was the first flight since the airplane had been stored for the winter in August, 2009. The pilot reported that he “could have removed the wheels and checked them thoroughly” since the airplane had been in a "barn/hangar" over the winter.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportShelby County Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4099 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftMurray Starlite
Tail NumberN4326D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDenis Boissonneault
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 447 UL · Reciprocating · 40

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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