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November 17, 2024 · Jolly Warren T Bakeng DUCE · N72WJ
Plant City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Plant City, FL
Aircraft
Jolly Warren T Bakeng DUCE (1988)
Tail Number
N72WJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA054
While performing a touch-and-go, the pilot stated that he was applying power for his go-around when the right wing started “dropping” and the airplane ground looped, coming to a stop facing west. The pilot commented that he looked straight ahead and saw his right main landing gear laying on the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the main landing gear mounting plate, lower wing strut attach fitting, and surrounding structure. Postaccident inspection revealed that the right inboard mounting bolt and the right outboard forward landing gear strut attachment bracket bolt hold-down nut failed. Subsequently, the hold-down bracket bent, and the right main landing gear separated from the fuselage upon landing..
NTSB Probable Cause
Failure of the right main landing gear attachment bolt and hold-down nut, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing.
Full Narrative
While performing a touch-and-go, the pilot stated that he was applying power for his go-around when the right wing started “dropping” and the airplane ground looped, coming to a stop facing west. The pilot commented that he looked straight ahead and saw his right main landing gear laying on the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the main landing gear mounting plate, lower wing strut attach fitting, and surrounding structure. Postaccident inspection revealed that the right inboard mounting bolt and the right outboard forward landing gear strut attachment bracket bolt hold-down nut failed. Subsequently, the hold-down bracket bent, and the right main landing gear separated from the fuselage upon landing..
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 EST
Nearest AirportPlant City (0nm W)
Runway10
Runway Length3950 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJolly Warren T Bakeng DUCE
Tail NumberN72WJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 140
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 81 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC