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November 15, 2024 · Diamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh DA 42 NG · N508PA

Daytona Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh DA 42 NG (2007)
Tail Number
N508PA
Operator
Phoenix East Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA068

While on approach during a repositioning flight, the pilot selected the landing gear to the down position. The right main landing gear failed to extend and after multiple attempts to get the gear to extend, the pilot made the decision to land with the right main gear up. Video of the accident showed a smooth landing on the left main and nose with the right wing settling to the runway. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, and the right wing struck a runway light and a taxiway sign. Upon contact with the sign, the video showed the right main landing gear falling out of the wheel well. The runway excursion resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. An examination of the maintenance records found that prior to the accident flight, the right main wheel and tire were replaced. When the gear was retracted during the landing gear examination, the tire contacted the outer diameter of the wheel well cutout and the hydraulic system forced it into the well. When selected down, the right main landing gear became stuck on the wheel well cutout and was unable to be extended. Measurement of the tire and four others of the same make, model, and size showed the diameter of the tire to be 0.5 inches larger than the recommended tire. The landing gear was tested with the manufacturer’s recommended tire and the landing gear extended and retracted normally with no binding. Review of the DA-42 maintenance manual found that the minimum clearance of the tire to the outer diameter of the wheel well was 4 millimeters. With the tire used, having a larger tread radius, this exceeded the 4-millimeter threshold and caused the tire to get stuck. The maintenance manual procedure for replacement of a wheel and tire required that the landing gear be retracted and adjusted for this tolerance on every tire change. The technician who changed the tire reported that he did not perform the landing gear retraction and adjustment after changing the tire.

NTSB Probable Cause

The maintenance technician’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures during a wheel and tire change to ensure proper clearance of the tire to the wheel well resulting in the right main wheel becoming stuck in the well and subsequent partial gear extension landing.

Full Narrative

While on approach during a repositioning flight, the pilot selected the landing gear to the down position. The right main landing gear failed to extend and after multiple attempts to get the gear to extend, the pilot made the decision to land with the right main gear up. Video of the accident showed a smooth landing on the left main and nose with the right wing settling to the runway. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, and the right wing struck a runway light and a taxiway sign. Upon contact with the sign, the video showed the right main landing gear falling out of the wheel well. The runway excursion resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. An examination of the maintenance records found that prior to the accident flight, the right main wheel and tire was were replaced. When the gear was retracted during the landing gear examination, the tire contacted the outer diameter of the wheel well cutout and the hydraulic system forced it into the well. When selected down, the right main landing gear became stuck on the wheel well cutout and was unable to be extended. Measurement of the tire and 4 four others of the same make, model, and size showed the diameter of the tire to be 0.5 inches larger than the recommended tire. The landing gear was tested with the manufacturer’s recommended tire and the landing gear extended and retracted normally with no binding. Review of the DA-42 maintenance manual found that the minimum clearance of the tire to the outer diameter of the wheel well is was 4 millimeters. With the tire used, having a larger tread radius, this exceeded the 4-millimeter threshold and caused the tire to get stuck. The maintenance manual procedure for replacement of a wheel and tire requires required that the landing gear be retracted and adjusted for this tolerance on every tire change. The technician who changed the tire reported that he did not perform the landing gear retraction and adjustment after changing the tire.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:39 EST
Nearest AirportDaytona Beach Intl (0nm N)
Runway07L
Runway Length10500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh DA 42 NG
Tail NumberN508PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhoenix East Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAustro Engine · AE300 · Reciprocating · 168 | Austro Engine · AE300 · Reciprocating · 168
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 26 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 54 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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