STAUDACHER AIRCRAFT INC S 300
Prospect Heights, IL — June 3, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 3, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA280 |
| Event ID | 20160606X62610 |
| Location | Prospect Heights, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.11555, -87.90305 |
| Airport | CHICAGO EXECUTIVE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STAUDACHER AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | S 300 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard bounced landing, and subsequent left main landing gear collapse, a runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed hard and bounced. The pilot further reported that after the bounce, he knew that the left main landing gear had collapsed, and he held the left wing off of the runway until the airplane slowed and the wing stopped producing lift. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway to the left and collided with runway signs, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer.
The pilot reported that the "½ inch fine thread bolt" on the left main landing gear failed during the bounced landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.