N9691S

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7GCAAS/N: 115

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 2, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA187
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Event ID
20130307X44419
Coordinates
43.984443, -88.556663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

Fatigue cracking and failure of the left wheel strut mount resulting in collapse of the left main landing gear during taxi.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9691S
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
115
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
7GCAA

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CORBETT MARK
Address
5778 I AH MAY TAH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
OSHKOSH
State / Zip Code
WI 54901-1343
Country
United States

Analysis

After performing three touch-and-go landings on a frozen lake, the pilot set up for a full stop landing on the plowed surface of the frozen lake. After a smooth landing, and while taxiing to park, the left wheel strut collapsed. The airplane tipped over onto its left side, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. Examination of the airplane after the accident revealed evidence of fatigue cracking on the failed portion of the left wheel strut mount. The airplane had been flown about 50-75 hours after its last annual inspection with no problems noted by the owner. The pilot stated that he lands on frozen lakes frequently and that the collapse of the landing gear was unexpected.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA187