ANDERSON DARRELL L STARDUSTER TOO
Tucson, AZ — March 26, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 26, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA180 |
| Event ID | 20180327X10718 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.14222, -111.17445 |
| Airport | RYAN FIELD |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ANDERSON DARRELL L |
| Model | STARDUSTER TOO |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure of the left main landing gear axle weld during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that this was his third test flight. During the landing roll, he heard a loud noise, and the left side of the airplane dropped. The airplane veered to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The left side of the airplane dug into the ground and the airplane nosed over.
The FAA Aviation Safety Inspector that examined the airplane reported that the left main landing gear axle weld had failed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, the rudder and right upper wing spar.
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.