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April 27, 2012 · Tucker-Hurni Starduster SA-300 · N4523
Vidalia, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vidalia, LA
Aircraft
Tucker-Hurni Starduster SA-300
Tail Number
N4523
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA272
While on the landing roll in a grassy area with rough terrain, the airplane's right main landing gear broke and separated from the airplane. The pilot was then unable to maintain directional control of the airplane, which then nosed over and came to rest inverted with substantial damage to the upper wing and rudder. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right landing gear strut had a pre-existing fatigue fracture with interior corrosion, which was not discovered during a previous inspection.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the airplane’s right main landing gear due to a pre-existing fatigue crack and corrosion.
Full Narrative
To help with directional control on the tailwheel equipped airplane, the pilot landed in grassy area with rough terrain features. While on the landing roll, the airplane's right main landing gear broke and separated from the airplane. Directional control of the airplane was lost, the airplane nosed over, and came to rest in the inverted position. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane's upper wing and rudder. An examination of the airplane revealed a pre-existing fatigue fracture with interior corrosion of the right landing gear strut, that was not discovered during the previous inspection.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest AirportConcordia Parish (1nm)
Runway14
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTucker-Hurni Starduster SA-300
Tail NumberN4523
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C-125-2 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC