Pilot Debrief

CESSNA LC41-550FG near Grand Junction, CO — 2016-02-24

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Date
2016-02-24
Location
Grand Junction, CO, USA
Airport
GJT
Aircraft
CESSNA LC41-550FG
Registration
N10580
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

Failure of the right main tire for reasons that could not be determined because the tire was not available for examination.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during landing following a postmaintenance test flight, the airplane suddenly veered to the right and struck a taxiway sign. Postaccident photographs revealed that the right main tire blew; however, the investigation was unable to determine why the tire failed because the owner discarded the tire before the investigation was complete.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted landing after smooth touchdown to prevent tire failure.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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