Summary
On June 26, 2015, a Hier James A LONG EZ (N793H) was involved in an incident near Show Low, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The right main landing gear leg fracture, which resulted in the landing gear wheel separation and a runway excursion.
The pilot reported that during the cruise phase of a cross country flight, the oil pressure and oil temperature indicator readings dropped to zero. The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing at a nearby airfield.
The airplane touched down on the runway and the right main landing gear leg fractured just above the wheel attachment and the wheel separated from the airplane. The main landing gear leg collapsed and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
According to the maintenance logbook entries, the right main landing gear leg had fractured at the point of a previous repair.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA15CA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N793H.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The right main landing gear leg fracture, which resulted in the landing gear wheel separation and a runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the cruise phase of a cross country flight, the oil pressure and oil temperature indicator readings dropped to zero. The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing at a nearby airfield.
The airplane touched down on the runway and the right main landing gear leg fractured just above the wheel attachment and the wheel separated from the airplane. The main landing gear leg collapsed and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
According to the maintenance logbook entries, the right main landing gear leg had fractured at the point of a previous repair. The airplane had larger tires and brakes installed after the time of the repair to the landing gear leg.
The cause of the fluctuations in the oil temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge was not the subject of this investigation. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions, aside from the gauge indications, that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA187