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June 14, 2011 · Nelson Dan H Long-Ez · N81DN
Moriarity, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moriarity, NM
Aircraft
Nelson Dan H Long-Ez
Tail Number
N81DN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA395
According to the pilot, while landing in strong, gusty, surface wind, the airplane bounced and then shifted to the right. When the airplane touched down again, the main landing gear assembly separated and the nose landing gear was crushed aft, damaging the fuselage structure where both were mounted. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while landing in strong and gusty surface winds, the airplane bounced and then "shifted to the right." When the airplane touched down again, the main landing gear assembly separated and the nose landing gear was crushed aft, damaging the fuselage structure where both were mounted. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 MDT
Nearest AirportMoriarty Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length7700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNelson Dan H Long-Ez
Tail NumberN81DN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 12 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time00:15
Weather SourceWFAC