Incident Overview
A tailwheel airplane, operated by a certified flight instructor, experienced a landing gear failure during landing, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot reported that after touching down on the hard surface of runway 20, the airplane began a mild left turn toward the grass alongside the runway.
Sequence of Events
According to the flight instructor, a bolt on the right main landing gear attach bracket had broken. Consequently, the right gear folded under the airplane at a speed of approximately 15 mph. The gear then broke, causing the aircraft to lift about 5 feet into the air before falling back to the ground. The propeller struck and became embedded in the ground, and the wing sustained damage with bending outboard from the fuselage.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact with terrain. The pilot reported no injuries.
Additional Details
The specific model and registration of the tailwheel airplane were not provided. The incident occurred during landing on runway 20.