Runway excursion and gear collapse involving aircraft during landing

No fatalities • Charlotte-Douglas, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a rightward yaw and subsequent nose-over after the right main landing gear collapsed during a landing sequence.

What happened

During an approach to runway 5, the aircraft type touched down at a speed of 85 knots. Following the touchdown, the aircraft experienced a significant yaw to the right, which led to the plane exiting the runway surface. During this excursion, the right main landing gear suffered a collapse, resulting in the aircraft nosed over.

Findings

Post-accident inspections of the wreckage focused on the right main landing gear assembly and its related components. Investigators determined that a brake on the right main wheel had locked up, which contributed to the loss of directional control.

Upon further examination, the brake assembly was disassembled and all individual parts were inspected for potential failures. The investigation found no evidence of hydraulic fluid contamination or mechanical malfunction within the brake components. Despite the detailed inspection of the gear assembly, the specific reason for the brake lockup could not be identified.

Probable cause

The cause of the right main wheel brake locking up remains undetermined following the inspection of the components.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-09-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Charlotte-Douglas, United States of America?

An aircraft experienced a rightward yaw and subsequent nose-over after the right main landing gear collapsed during a landing sequence.

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-09-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-09-26 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration N12907, operated by Saber Cargo Airlines, at Charlotte-Douglas, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the right main wheel brake locking up remains undetermined following the inspection of the components.

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