Probable cause
Fatigue failure of the left main wheel assembly on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that before the accident, he landed without incident and taxied back for takeoff. During the subsequent takeoff roll, he felt a "jolt" and heard a "thumping" sound from the left main wheel. The airplane immediately veered to the left and departed the runway pavement. A postincident examination revealed that a section of the outboard half of the left main wheel assembly had failed. Airplane damage was limited to the left main landing gear, engine cowling, and propeller assembly. Metallurgical examination of the left outboard wheel revealed that it failed as a result of fatigue.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12IA451 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 16, 2012
- Type
- Incident
- Place
- Marysville, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Union County (MRT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Flight Design Gmbh CTLS
- N-number
- N566FD
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Minor
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
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