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January 13, 2018 · Just JA30 Superstol Undesignat · N413Z

Kapolei, HI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 13, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kapolei, HI
Aircraft
Just JA30 Superstol Undesignat (2016)
Tail Number
N413Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18LA065

The pilot reported that, while landing at an airport after the personal flight, the airplane ground looped. The pilot visually inspected the airplane and found no damage. He then took off and flew to another airport. The pilot reported that, after touchdown at a speed of about 30 mph, the airplane veered sharply, and the right landing gear suspension strut collapsed. After the accident, the pilot discovered that the right suspension strut separated from the airplane; it was found on the runway near the touchdown point. A metallurgical examination of the strut revealed that the separation features were consistent with an overload type of failure; however, it could not be determined when the event leading to the overload occurred.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main gear strut/axle/truck-Capability exceeded - C

Full Narrative

On January 13, 2018, at 0945 Hawaii-Aleutian standard time, an experimental JA30 Superstol airplane, N413Z, was substantially damaged during landing at Kalaeloa Airport /John Rodgers Field (PHJR), Kapolei, Hawaii. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Dillingham Airfield (PHDH), Mokuleia, Hawaii, at 0904. The pilot reported in a written statement that during the landing at PHDH, he had some difficulty with the suspension system and the airplane ground looped. The pilot did a visual inspection of the airplane and found no damage. The pilot then took off and flew to PHJR for landing. After touchdown at a speed of about 30 mph, the airplane veered sharply and the right landing gear strut collapsed. After the accident, the pilot discovered that the right suspension strut separated from the airplane and it was found on the runway near the touchdown point. The suspension strut was sent to the NTSB Materials Laboratory for examination. The metallurgist reported that the separation features were consistent with an overload type of failure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 HST
Nearest AirportKalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) (0nm S)
Runway11
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJust JA30 Superstol Undesignat
Tail NumberN413Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotex · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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