Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 30, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA306
Location
Elko, NV
Event ID
20130703X75204
Coordinates
40.827499, -115.791664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
A flat main landing gear tire during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1995
Model / ICAO
MX7-180A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
MX-7-180A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GIRAUD STEPHEN
Address
514 AMERICAS WAY APT 22102
City
BOX ELDER
State / Zip Code
SD 57719
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane's left main landing gear tire went flat, which resulted in the left wingtip contacting the ground and substantially damaging the left aileron. The pilot reported that the tire was good during his preflight inspection. Postaccident examination of the tire revealed no evidence of a failure to identify the reason why the tire went flat.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA306