Accident Luscombe 8E N2047K, Sunday 15 May 1988

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Date:	Sunday 15 May 1988
Time:	18:35 LT
Type:	Luscombe 8E
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N2047K
MSN:	4774
Total airframe hrs:	814 hours
Engine model:	Continental C-85-12
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Rochester, NY - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Pulaski, WI (92C)
Destination airport:	Rochester, NY (KROC)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE LUSCOMBE 8E EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR AXLE DURING A BOUNCED LANDING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE WELD WHERE THE AXLE ATTACHES TO THE LANDING GEAR STRUT. EXAMINATION OF THE FRACTURE REVEALED A PRE-EXISTING CRACK THAT WAS NOT DETECTED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

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