No fatalities

Right Landing Gear Collapse During Landing Results in Runway Excursion (N8278K)

Jenison, MI, US

On June 2, 2003, a Stinson 108-1 (registration N8278K) operated by MV Aviation Llc was involved in an aviation accident near Jenison, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane sustained substantial damage when its right landing gear collapsed after touchdown on an asphalt runway, causing a veer-off.

Incident Overview

An airplane experienced a right landing gear collapse while landing on a 49-foot wide asphalt runway, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot reported that upon touchdown, the airplane immediately veered to the left. Despite applying full right rudder and brakes, the pilot was unable to regain control. The right wing subsequently made contact with the runway surface, leading to the collapse of the right landing gear. The airplane then departed the paved surface and came to rest off the side of the runway.

Pilot Account

According to the pilot, the landing was normal until the moment of touchdown, when the airplane unexpectedly turned left. The pilot's immediate corrective actions—full right rudder input and braking—were insufficient to counteract the veer. The pilot stated that the right wing struck the runway, causing the right landing gear to fail. The aircraft continued off the runway before stopping.

Damage Assessment

The accident investigation confirmed that the airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the landing gear collapse and subsequent ground contact. No other details regarding the extent of damage or other components were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jun 2003 Stinson 108-1 accident near Jenison, MI?

An airplane sustained substantial damage when its right landing gear collapsed after touchdown on an asphalt runway, causing a veer-off.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jun 2003 Stinson 108-1 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jun 2003 involved a Stinson 108-1, registration N8278K, operated by MV Aviation Llc, at Jenison, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gear.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030610X00828. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.