EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR
Columbus, OH — August 26, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 26, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA600 |
| Event ID | 20120904X63756 |
| Location | Columbus, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.99194, -82.88861 |
| Airport | Port Columbus Intl Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS |
| Model | SPORTSTAR |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| 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 a preexisting crack.
Full Narrative
While taxiing the rental airplane for departure, the pilot felt the right brake fail which initiated a left turn. The pilot attempted to correct the turn by applying right rudder pedal, but the airplane veered off onto the grass. The airplane then pivoted 180 degrees, came back onto the taxiway surface and came to rest. Examination of the airplane showed a portion of the right main landing gear composite strut had separated, and the right wing was buckled. The composite fracture surface showed discoloration consistent with a previous crack to that area of the strut. The airplane underwent a 100-hour inspection on August 21, 2012.
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.