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May 29, 2015 · Burr Express 2000 RG NO Series · N44508

Glendale, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Burr Express 2000 RG NO Series (2008)
Tail Number
N44508
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15LA179

The private pilot reported that, following a normal landing in the experimental amateur-built airplane, he applied beta thrust to decelerate the airplane and lightly applied the brakes. Suddenly, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane swerved to the left. The airplane departed the runway surface and the left wing impacted a runway sign. Postaccident examination revealed that the left main landing gear actuator heim rod failed where the threads met the rod end; however, the rod was not made available for further examination, and the reason for the landing gear collapse could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

A collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Full Narrative

On May 29, 2015, about 1542 mountain standard time, a Burr Express 2000 RG, N44508, experienced a landing gear collapse during the landing roll at Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU) in Glendale, Arizona. The private pilot and one passenger were uninjured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and elevators. The airplane was registered to, and operated by, the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight departed from GEU at about 1500. The pilot reported that he landed the airplane onto the runway normally. He applied beta thrust to decelerate the airplane and started to brake lightly. Suddenly, the left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane swerved to the left. The airplane departed the runway surface and the left wing impacted a runway sign. It traversed along the dirt when the right landing gear collapsed and the tail impacted the ground before sliding to a rest. During a postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector it was revealed that the left main landing gear actuator heim rod failed where the threads meet the rod end. Given the location of the heim rod, the inspector was unable to view the fracture surface while the component was installed on the airplane. In addition, the inspector noted that the hydraulic line to the gear actuator was ripped. The National Transportation Safety Board Investigator-in-charge attempted to obtain the heim rod for further examination, however, the pilot had already repaired the airplane and the part was no longer available.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:42 MST
Nearest AirportGlendale Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length7150 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBurr Express 2000 RG NO Series
Tail NumberN44508
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP & W Canada · PT6A-20 · Turboprop
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 3 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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