MD80 N275

CLE

MARCH 1997

Summary

During landing roll at CLE on runway 5R, approx 2106 lcl time, aircraft weather vaned

and skidded off the left side of the runway approx 3/4 of the way down the runway.

The aircraft came to rest between taxiways R and A with MLG approx 30 yards off the

runway hard surface, with the aircraft’s nose approx 90 degrees from the runway heading.

Summary

Weather at time of landing was reported to bewinds 350 degrees at 13 knots,

1/2 mile visibility,snow and fog with approx 100 ft ceiling.

Runway conditions were reported as slush with possible ice accumulation.

Braking actions mentioned as fair to poor.

Summary

Initial aircraft inspection by CLE maintenancecrew chief revealed the RT MLG collapsed in to

the wheel well. Approximately 80% of the right wing was resting on the ground / mud with apparent damage to both the inboard and outboard flaps.

A strong odor of fuel indicated possible leak.No visual leak or spill noted due to the fire departmentsaturating the right wing and surrounding areas with

about 6 - 8 inches of foam.

Summary

Right wing tip was dug into the ground.Nose gear tires were approximately 6 - 8 inches in the mud,

and the left main gear was sunk up to the wheel hubs.Further detailed inspection was not possible becausethe fire department restricted access to the aircraft.

0015/6 FAA release aircraft

0430/6 ORD recovery team on site….