Landing gear collapse bends warbird

These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Curtiss Wright P-40E Warhawk. Injuries: None. Location: Lincoln, Neb. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The World War II-era tailwheel airplane was on approach to land. The touchdown was normal, but as the aircraft began to settle the right main landing gear began to collapse. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on October 24th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.