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September 7, 2013 · Barrow ROSE Parrakeet A4C · N1732

Castroville, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Castroville, TX
Aircraft
Barrow ROSE Parrakeet A4C
Tail Number
N1732
Operator
Timothy Barrow
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA534

The pilot stated that, during the landing roll, the left main landing gear wheel fractured. The experimental-homebuilt airplane subsequently veered off the runway and flipped over. Postaccident examination of the fractured left main wheel revealed that the wheel failed due to overstress of the cast aluminum alloy; no evidence of preexisting cracks was observed. According to the pilot, the wheel had accrued only 11.4 hours since he had installed it, and it had about 15 cycles (landings) at the time of the accident. The wheels installed on the airplane were designed for ultralight aircraft that have an empty weight of less than 254 pounds. The accident airplane weighed about 954 pounds and would have required wheels with a higher loading capability.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the left main landing gear wheel on landing due to overstress, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to install wheels with insufficient loading capacity for the airplane.

Full Narrative

On September 7, 2013, at 0900 central daylight time, N1732, an experimental-homebuilt Barrow Rose Parrakeet A-4C airplane, sustained substantial damage when the left main landing gear wheel fractured during landing rollout at Castroville Municipal Airport (CVB), Castroville, Texas. The airplane transport pilot/owner/builder was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local, personal flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot stated that he he made a normal, 3-point landing on runway 15. During landing rollout, the airplane began to vibrate and the left wing fell down toward the asphalt runway. The airplane then veered sharply to the right and departed the runway onto level grass and flipped over. In addition to the fractured left main landing gear wheel, the pilot reported that the rudder and the upper right wing spars were substantially damaged. The left main landing gear and propeller were also damaged. According to the pilot, the Azusa 8-inch wheel had accrued only 11.4 hours since it was installed, and had approximately 15 cycles (landings) at the time of the accident. At the request of the National Transportation Safety Board Investigator-in-Charge (NTSB IIC), the pilot sent the fractured wheel to the NTSB's Materials Laboratory for examination. Examination of the fractured sections of the wheel revealed they were matte gray and rough consistent with overstress fracture of cast aluminum alloy. No evidence of preexisting cracks was observed. According to the Azusa Engineering website, they manufacture wheels for small recreational and industrial vehicles including go-karts, mini-bikes, and ultra-light aircraft (aircraft with an empty weight of less than 254 pounds per Federal Aviation Regulation Part 103). N1732 weighed about 954 pounds at the time of the accident and would have required wheels with a higher loading capability than an ultra light aircraft. When asked how this accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated, "I should have used a different wheel manufacturer!"

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCastroville Municipal (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBarrow ROSE Parrakeet A4C
Tail NumberN1732
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTimothy Barrow
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotec · R2800 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats1

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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