ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 384552
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| Date: | Sunday 25 April 1982 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: | Homebuilt MUSTANG II |
| Owner/operator: | Robert Low |
| Registration: | N53BL |
| MSN: | 589 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 20 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ames, IA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Des Moines, IA |
| Ames, IA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING THE SECOND LANDING THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY INTO A SOFT FLAT FIELD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED VERY LITTLE PENETRATION TO THE PARENT METAL AT THE GEAR ATTACHMENT POINTS ON BOTH SIDES.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC82DA062
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 12:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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