REFLECTOR:Accident/incident

[John Dibble]

Perhaps it was reported that way on purpose for Mike's benefit.  Having had an "incident" myself, I was advised by an A/P to be vague and give as little info
as possible to the authorities.  If the FAA feels the aircraft is not airworthy, they can ground it and you could be stuck away from home until the repairs are
made and the reason for the failure is determined.  Never say "accident".  Always call it an "incident".

John

RJohn15183@aol.com wrote:

> Ah! Classic "your governement at work". "They" wanted the report. "They" filed the report. Then they got it wrong!  They said the tire failed! What a hoot!
>
> Thanks for the laugh!
>
> Rob
>
> > Apparently, the casting broke apart as the nose gear was
> > lowered.  Paul believes the casting may have had a crack
> > or something that caused it to prematurely fail.
> <SNIP>
> > the NTSB was the driving force on the report, not him.
> >
> >
> > DESCRIPTION
> >  ACFT WHILE LANDING ON RWY 23, THE NOSE TIRE FAILED. ACFT
> > COMPLETED LANDING ON NOSE WHEEL ONLY.
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