ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 371113
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| Date: | Sunday 15 May 1988 |
| Time: | 18:35 LT |
| Type: |  Luscombe 8E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2047K |
| MSN: | 4774 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 814 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C-85-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rochester, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Pulaski, WI (92C) |
| Rochester, NY (KROC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE LUSCOMBE 8E EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR AXLE DURING A BOUNCED LANDING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE WELD WHERE THE AXLE ATTACHES TO THE LANDING GEAR STRUT. EXAMINATION OF THE FRACTURE REVEALED A PRE-EXISTING CRACK THAT WAS NOT DETECTED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC88LA140
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 18:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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