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March 26, 2018 · Anderson Darrell L Starduster TOO NO Series · N5606T
Tucson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
Anderson Darrell L Starduster TOO NO Series (2017)
Tail Number
N5606T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA180
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that this was his third test flight. During the landing roll, he heard a loud noise, and the left side of the airplane dropped. The airplane veered to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The left side of the airplane dug into the ground and the airplane nosed over. The FAA aviation safety inspector who examined the airplane reported that the left main landing gear axle weld had failed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, the rudder, and the right upper wing spar.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main gear strut/axle/truck-Failure - C
Full Narrative
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that this was his third test flight. During the landing roll, he heard a loud noise, and the left side of the airplane dropped. The airplane veered to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The left side of the airplane dug into the ground and the airplane nosed over. The FAA Aviation Safety Inspector that examined the airplane reported that the left main landing gear axle weld had failed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, the rudder and right upper wing spar.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MST
Nearest AirportRyan Field (0nm E)
Runway06L
Runway Length4900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAnderson Darrell L Starduster TOO NO Series
Tail NumberN5606T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-AED · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 83 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 21 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC