ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354800
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| Date: | Sunday 15 February 1998 |
| Time: | 11:10 LT |
| Type: | Wilde Mickey QUESTAIR 20 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N94FA |
| MSN: | 0017 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 678 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-550-G1B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Greensboro, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Atlanta, GA (KFTY) |
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| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, when he retracted the landing gear, the nose gear indicator light was red, indicating the gear was not up and locked. He recycled the gear and still saw a red light, so the pilot flew under the maximum gear extension speed. On approach, the pilot stated he extended the landing gear, and got a green indicator light, indicating the gear was down and locked. As the airplane touched down, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane slid off the runway and nosed over. According to the FAA inspector, examination of the landing gear and skid marks on the runway revealed that the nose wheel was turned beyond its normal limits on touchdown. He stated that a Malfunction and Defect Report was submitted on the nose landing gear strut. According to the FAA, in conversations with the kit manufacturer, it was noted that the nose gear on this airplane was designed poorly, in that it must be installed perfectly to work correctly. Because of the inexperience of some kit builders, this can lead to problems. Both the FAA and the kit manufacturer believe that the servicing of the nose gear aggravated a pre-existing problem with the nose gear installation, which led to the collapse.
Probable Cause: The improper installation of the nose landing gear strut, which led to the collapse of the nose gear upon touchdown.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL98LA043
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 11-Mar-2024 18:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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