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June 3, 2016 · Staudacher Aircraft S 300 NO Series · N126RG
Prospect Heights, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prospect Heights, IL
Aircraft
Staudacher Aircraft S 300 NO Series (1998)
Tail Number
N126RG
Operator
Petersen Alfred C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA280
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed hard and bounced. The pilot further reported that after the bounce, he knew that the left main landing gear had collapsed, and he held the left wing off of the runway until the airplane slowed and the wing stopped producing lift. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway to the left and collided with runway signs, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that the "½ inch fine thread bolt" on the left main landing gear failed during the bounced landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard bounced landing, and subsequent left main landing gear collapse, a runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed hard and bounced. The pilot further reported that after the bounce, he knew that the left main landing gear had collapsed, and he held the left wing off of the runway until the airplane slowed and the wing stopped producing lift. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway to the left and collided with runway signs, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that the "½ inch fine thread bolt" on the left main landing gear failed during the bounced landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 CDT
Nearest AirportChicago Executive (0nm NW)
Runway12
Runway Length4415 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStaudacher Aircraft S 300 NO Series
Tail NumberN126RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPetersen Alfred C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time00:52
Weather SourceWFAC