LUSCOMBE 8A
Huntington, IN — September 10, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 10, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA661 |
| Event ID | 20110921X15106 |
| Location | Huntington, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.85278, -85.45695 |
| Airport | Huntington Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8A |
| 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 failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he heard a "pop noise" during his three-point landing. The airplane's nose veered right and the right wing dropped. The right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing sustained substantial damage when it contacted the runway. A post accident examination of the separated landing gear strut revealed that the interior of the strut exhibited a rust color consistent with oxidation. The separation was consistent with overload.
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.