Pilot Debrief

GALLAGHER JUNIOR ACE near Oshkosh, WI — 2009-08-02

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Date
2009-08-02
Location
Oshkosh, WI, USA
Airport
OSH
Aircraft
GALLAGHER JUNIOR ACE
Registration
N413G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The failure of a weld joint on the right rudder pedal leading to the loss of directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

During a crosswind takeoff, a weld on a right rudder pedal failed in overload. The airplane subsequently ground looped.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Reinforce rudder pedals before flight to prevent failure during crosswind takeoff.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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