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Greeley, Colorado

July 9, 2025 · NTSB CEN25LA245 · FAIRCHILD 24R (N81210)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing due to excessive wear in the tailwheel steering assembly.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Landing gear steering system-Fatigue/wear/corrosion
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Attain/maintain not possible
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN25LA245
AircraftFAIRCHILD 24R
RegistrationN81210
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.4290, -104.6400
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