Aviation Accident Summary MKC82DA062

AMES, IA, USA

Aircraft #1

N53BL

HOMEBUILT MUSTANG II

Analysis

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.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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