Pilot Debrief

Just JA30 SUPERSTOL near Kapolei, HI — 2018-01-13

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Date
2018-01-13
Location
Kapolei, HI, USA
Airport
JRF
Aircraft
Just JA30 SUPERSTOL
Registration
N413Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The collapse and separation of the right landing gear suspension strut due to overload.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing at an airport after the personal flight, the airplane ground looped. The pilot visually inspected the airplane and found no damage. He then took off and flew to another airport. The pilot reported that, after touchdown at a speed of about 30 mph, the airplane veered sharply, and the right landing gear suspension strut collapsed. After the accident, the pilot discovered that the right suspension strut separated from the airplane; it was found on the runway near the touchdown point. A metallurgical examination of the strut revealed that the separation features were consistent with an overload type of failure; however, it could not be determined when the event leading to the overload occurred.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have chosen not to fly after initial landing difficulties.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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