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April 6, 2018 · Carr B L RV 4 Undesignat · N66PB
Caldwell, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Caldwell, ID
Aircraft
Carr B L RV 4 Undesignat (1995)
Tail Number
N66PB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA203
According to the pilot in the experimental, amateur-built airplane, during landing, the airplane bounced, and the pilot added power. The airplane landed on the runway, but the left side of the airplane "dropped" to the ground. The airplane exited the left side of the runway where it came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector that examined the airplane reported that the weld on the left main landing gear axle support strut had failed with some signs of overload.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the weld on the airplane’s left main landing gear axle support strut during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the experimental amateur-built airplane, during landing the airplane bounced and the pilot added power. The airplane landed on the runway, but the left side of the airplane "dropped" to the ground. The airplane exited the left side of the runway where it came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The Federal Aviation Administration, Aviation Safety Inspector that examined the airplane reported that the weld on the left main landing gear axle support strut had failed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest AirportCaldwell Industrial (0nm NNW)
Runway12
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCarr B L RV 4 Undesignat
Tail NumberN66PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 46
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC