Pilot Debrief

Cessna 310Q near Roswell, NM — 2008-04-11

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Date
2008-04-11
Location
Roswell, NM, USA
Airport
KROW
Aircraft
Cessna 310Q
Registration
N7935Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.

NTSB narrative

The pilot initiated a left turn while taxiing to the parking area, and the right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane's right wing and horizontal stabilizer. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector did an on scene investigation, and determined that the landing gear was not properly reassembled after maintenance was performed. The certified airframe and powerplant mechanic left out a bushing on the right main landing gear side link lower attach point. The incorrect reassembly allowed the down-lock tension to fall below allowable limits during subsequent cycles of the landing gear system, resulting in the gear collapse.

NTSB coding

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