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December 1, 2012 · American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB · N63MY

Melbourne, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 1, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Melbourne, AR
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB
Tail Number
N63MY
Operator
Christine Dawe
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA084

According to the pilot, the touchdown was on-speed, and she made a three-point landing. During the landing roll, the airplane seemed to weathervane to the right side of the runway, so the pilot applied left rudder. The airplane veered to the left and departed the paved runway at a slow speed. As the airplane exited the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in the right wing contacting the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

In a statement provided by the pilot, she stated that the touchdown was on-speed and she made a three point landing. During roll-out the airplane seemed to weathervane to the right side of the runway so the pilot applied left rudder. The airplane veered to the left and departed the paved runway at a slow speed. When exiting the runway the right main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in the right wing contacting the ground and causing substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 CST
Nearest AirportJohn E. Miller Field (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length4002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 8KCAB
Tail NumberN63MY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristine Dawe
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-H1B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data