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September 21, 2017 · Thomas J Murray Kitfox Super Sport Super SPOR · N233TD

Old Forge, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Old Forge, NY
Aircraft
Thomas J Murray Kitfox Super Sport Super SPOR (2014)
Tail Number
N233TD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA554

According to the pilot in the experimental, amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane, he touched down on a turf surface runway, and the airplane bounced. When the airplane descended to the surface, the right main landing gear wheel and brake assembly separated from the landing gear leg. The pilot reported that the airplane "skidded down" the runway and nosed over. The pilot reported that he had recently installed tundra tires on the airplane and that the four bolts that came with the tundra tire kit were not long enough to properly secure the wheel and brake assembly to the landing gear leg. He recalled that he used four bolts that were longer; however, they were not provided by the manufacturer. He asserted that the nuts he used to retain the bolts were provided in the wheel assembly kit. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing strut and the left-wing spar.

NTSB Probable Cause

The separation of the wheel assembly during landing due to the pilot’s use of improper retaining nuts when he installed the tundra tires.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot in the experimental amateur built, tailwheel-equipped airplane, he touched down on a turf surface runway and the airplane bounced. When the airplane descended to the surface, the right main landing gear wheel and brake assembly separated from the landing gear leg. The pilot reported that the airplane "skidded down" the runway and nosed over. He reported that he had recently installed tundra tires on the airplane, and that the four bolts that came with the tundra tire kit, were not long enough to properly secure the wheel and brake assembly to the landing gear leg. He recalled that he used four bolts that were longer, however, they were not provided by the manufacturer. He asserted that the nuts that were used to retain the bolts were provided in the wheel assembly kit. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing strut and the left-wing spar.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportOLDFORGE (0nm NE)
Runway09
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftThomas J Murray Kitfox Super Sport Super SPOR
Tail NumberN233TD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 233 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · None · Minor
Crew 2Age 63 · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data