Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 10, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA661
Location
Huntington, IN
Event ID
20110921X15106
Coordinates
40.852779, -85.456947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SMITH BRIAN D
Address
5159 ROUTE 60
City
SINCLAIRVILLE
State / Zip Code
NY 14782-9732
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA661