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September 11, 2012 · Hawker MK 11 SEA FURY · N4434P

Reno, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Hawker MK 11 SEA FURY
Tail Number
N4434P
Operator
Matthew Jackson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12LA422

The pilot reported that following an uneventful takeoff, the landing gear malfunctioned when he attempted to retract it. After several attempts, the landing gear retracted, and he performed his race course qualifying lap. Upon exiting the closed race course, he attempted to extend the landing gear. Following multiple attempts, the landing gear appeared to be down. The right main landing gear warning light was illuminated, and the pilot executed a precautionary landing. During the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and came to rest upright. Examination of the airplane revealed that the landing gear rotary selector valve seal had failed, which allowed hydraulic pressure to bypass the landing gear. The bypass in hydraulic pressure would preclude the landing gear system from operating normally.

NTSB Probable Cause

The collapse of the right main landing gear due to failure of the landing gear rotary selector valve seal.

Full Narrative

On September 11, 2012, about 1500 Pacific daylight time, a Hawker MK11 Sea Fury, N4434P, was substantially damaged when the right main landing gear collapsed during landing roll at the Reno Stead Airport (RTS), Reno, Nevada. The airplane was registered to Air Zurich LLC, Lake Zurich, Illinois, and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as Race 15. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the air race flight. The local flight originated from RTS about 30 minutes prior to the time of the accident. In a written statement to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC), the pilot reported that following an uneventful takeoff, he had a malfunction with retracting the landing gear. After several attempts, the landing gear retracted, and he performed his race course qualifying lap. Upon exiting the closed race course, he attempted to extend the landing gear. After about 20 minutes of troubleshooting the landing gear, it appeared to be down, however, with the right main landing gear warning light illuminated. The pilot initiated a precautionary landing on runway 14. During the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest upright adjacent to the runway. Examination of the airplane by the NTSB IIC revealed that the right wing, right aileron, and rudder were damaged. Further examination of the recovered airplane by a representative from Sanders Aeronautics, Ione, California, revealed that the landing gear rotary selector valve seal had failed, which allowed landing gear hydraulic pressure to bypass. The representative stated that the bypass in hydraulic pressure would preclude the landing gear retraction system from operating normally.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportReno Stead Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHawker MK 11 SEA FURY
Tail NumberN4434P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMatthew Jackson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-4360 · Reciprocating · 3250
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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