Aviation Accident Summary NYC88LA140

ROCHESTER, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N2047K

LUSCOMBE 8E

Analysis

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.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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