ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356136
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| Date: | Friday 21 March 1997 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing-Stearman B75N1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N68800 |
| MSN: | 1694 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2590 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R985 AN-1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Victorville, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Upland, CA (KCCB) |
| (KVCV) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that during the landing rollout, the left wheel failed and the airplane became uncontrollable. The airplane ground looped, and the left gear came off and struck the propeller. An FAA inspector was present at the time of the accident and reported that the landing was made with a slight quartering tailwind, but appeared normal. However; the airplane became airborne again after initial touchdown, and it subsequently ground looped, shearing the left main landing gear. According to the inspector, there was no indication of brakes being used, and the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The FAA inspector examined the aircraft and found no discrepancy with the control system, brakes, or landing gear.
Probable Cause: failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA130
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 19:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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