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2009 C-182 Mechanical Failure NE Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine Weeping Water

C-182H Non-Fatal Weeping Water, NE August 22, 2009

The pilot was departing from a soft, dry, 2,200-foot turf airfield using soft/short field procedures. After becoming airborne, the airplane settled back onto the runway, became airborne, and settled onto the runway a second time. At this time the right main wheel separated and the landing gear strut dug into the terrain spinning the airplane around and bringing it to an abrupt stop.

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