Summary
On August 09, 2006, a Stampe SV-4C (N81RG) was involved in an incident near Taneytown, MD. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The collapse of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC06CA199. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81RG.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The collapse of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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