N81RG

Substantial
None

Stampe SV-4CS/N: 1089

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA199
Location
Taneytown, MD
Event ID
20060925X01393
Coordinates
39.636112, -77.122497
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The collapse of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STAMPE
Serial Number
1089
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
SV-4CSV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SV-4C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REMSBERG EDWIN H
Address
2507 PLEASANTVILLE RD
City
FALLSTON
State / Zip Code
MD 21047-2030
Country
United States

Analysis

The Stampe SV-4C was on approach to land on a 1,700-foot-long, turf runway. The pilot reported that the right main landing gear collapsed during touchdown. The airplane skidded on the grass for about 100 feet, and then nosed over. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions; nor did the pilot report any. The pilot reported 2,133 hours of total flight experience, which included about 49 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The pilot reported that the winds were calm at the time of the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA199