Aircraft ground loop and gear collapse at Oshkosh

No fatalities • Oshkosh, WI, United States

A Nord 3202 veered off the runway and experienced landing gear collapse during a ground loop at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

What happened

On July 19, 2010, a Nord 3202, registration N2256Y, was performing a landing at Oshkosh, WI. During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to make a turnoff by applying the brakes. However, the pilot was traveling at an excessive speed for the maneuver. This caused the aircraft to veer off the runway and enter a ground loop. As the aircraft moved into a soft field, the landing gear collapsed. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the pilot's actions during the landing roll and the condition of the terrain. The pilot reported that the speed of the aircraft was too high when the braking was initiated to exit the runway.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jul 2010 NORD 3202 accident near Oshkosh, WI?

A Nord 3202 veered off the runway and experienced landing gear collapse during a ground loop at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jul 2010 NORD 3202 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jul 2010 involved a NORD 3202, operated by SCHOMMER DAVID L, at Oshkosh, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.

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