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September 10, 2011 · Luscombe 8A · N71212
Huntington, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Huntington, IN
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N71212
Operator
Lindsey Donald James
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA661
The pilot reported that he had completed a normal landing, and during the landing roll, he heard a "pop noise." He said that the nose veered right, and he applied left rudder, but the right wing dropped and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. A postaccident examination of the separated landing gear strut revealed that the interior of the strut exhibited a rust color consistent with oxidation. The separation was consistent with overload.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main landing gear attach sec-Fatigue/wear/corrosion - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he heard a "pop noise" during his three-point landing. The airplane's nose veered right and the right wing dropped. The right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing sustained substantial damage when it contacted the runway. A post accident examination of the separated landing gear strut revealed that the interior of the strut exhibited a rust color consistent with oxidation. The separation was consistent with overload.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHuntington Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN71212
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLindsey Donald James
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC