Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180K near Cahokia, IL — 2010-06-26

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Date
2010-06-26
Location
Cahokia, IL, USA
Airport
CPS
Aircraft
CESSNA 180K
Registration
N2785K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he had a normal stabilized descent on his approach to land and flared about 50 feet above the runway before making a three-point touchdown. He said that during the roll the airplane tracked to the right and that he applied left rudder in response. He then heard a "bang" and the airplane moved abruptly and uncontrollably. The left wing and horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage when they contacted the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left wheel and axle separated from its main landing gear. Two of the four bolts that attach the axle to the gear exhibited a separation consistent with fatigue.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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