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June 30, 2019 · Piper PA28R 200 · N786N

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA28R 200 (1973)
Tail Number
N786N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR19LA180

The pilot was performing a second touch-and-go landing with a gusting right quartering headwind. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane drifted to the left, and the left wing dropped. The pilot compensated for the sideward movement by applying full right rudder, which yawed the airplane to the right. The airplane touched down about this time and the pilot immediately applied full brakes. However, the airplane was canted to the right as it continued down the runway bearing a sideload on the left main landing gear until the left gear collapsed. The airplane ground looped and came to rest on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, stabilator, and empennage. Examination of the landing gear did not reveal any mechanical anomalies. The accident was most likely a result of a side load to the left main landing gear due to the pilot’s overcompensation of rudder control while landing in a right quartering crosswind.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting right quartering headwind, which resulted in a collapse of the left main landing gear.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2019, about 1850 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28R-200, N786N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) Chandler, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, he was seated in the right seat and his son, who was not a pilot, was seated in the left seat at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that he often alternated seats on different flights for proficiency. They flew from Stellar Airpark (P19) to CHD to practice landings and takeoffs. The first touch-and-go landing on runway 22R was uneventful. The pilot reported that the second landing was normal, but, during the rollout, the airplane began to drift to the left and the left wing dropped. The pilot applied full right rudder to counteract the movement and the airplane yawed to the right. He applied brakes as the airplane moved to the right, but, seconds later, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to a stop on the runway with the left wing and left stabilator contacting the runway. The nose landing gear and right main landing gear remained extended and locked, but the left main landing gear appeared to be mostly retracted into its wheel well. Examination of the recovered airframe revealed substantial damage to the left wing, stabilator, and empennage. The 1856 CHD special weather observation reported wind from 260° at 12 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Examination of the main landing gear system revealed that the landing gear lever was in the deployed position. The left landing gear was partially extended with the upper side brace link found with a smooth bend. The hydraulic actuator cylinder was extended and was still attached to the retraction bracket. The truss support bracket was displaced from its normal position on the wing spar, with its bolts and screws bent or broken. The left tire displayed radial scuff marks on the outboard sidewall.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Municipal (0nm)
Runway22R
Runway Length4401 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28R 200
Tail NumberN786N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 39 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time01:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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