2007 Savage Air LLC EPIC LT
Uvalde, TX, May 1, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 1, 2008 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Uvalde, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.20929, -99.78019 |
| Airport | Garner Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DFW08IA126 |
| Event ID | 20080611X00834 |
Aircraft
| Make | 2007 Savage Air LLC |
| Model | EPIC LT |
| Registration # | N603JS |
| Operator | Personal Flight |
| Owner | Savage Air, LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive speed during a turn off the active runway to the taxiway which exceeded the lateral limits of the supporting landing gear structure resulting in the collapse of the left main gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot completed an uneventful normal landing after an approximate 45 minute instrument flight rules cross country flight. While making a right turn to clear the runway the left main landing gear collapsed. An on scene investigation was conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration Air Safety Inspector and it was determined that the damage to the landing gear and supporting structure was minor. There was minimal surface damage to the wings and flight control surfaces. Tire skid marks that matched the width of the main gear and followed the path of the airplane was consistent with initiating a turn at high speed. The pilot and his three passengers were not injured and exited the airplane unassisted.
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.