Landing Incident Involves Runway Bounce and Right Main Gear Collapse (N310JM)

Runway Conditions and Initial Touchdown The aircraft made its initial contact with runway 32 with approximately 3,981 feet of runway remaining. The runway measured 5,376 feet in length and 150 feet in width. The pilot reported that the initial touchdown was “a little harder than usual,” after which the airplane bounced. ## Landing Sequence and Gear Failure Following the bounce, the pilot added power, causing the airplane to begin to float. When power was reduced, the right wing struck the ground. The investigation determined that the right main landing gear collapsed during the landing sequence. ## Pilot Statements and Duty Status The pilot told FAA inspectors that, during the initial touchdown, he was “glad this flight was over, he was getting tired.” According to the pilot, he had started work at approximately 1400 and had flown to Albany at about 1830.