Casualties unknown

1982-08-10: Cessna 421C (N6771C) — Hoskings Exploration Helicopte — Bountiful, UT

Bountiful, UT, US

On August 10, 1982, a Cessna 421C (registration N6771C) operated by Hoskings Exploration Helicopte was involved in an aviation accident near Bountiful, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing, an aircraft shuddered and pulled right. The pilot used left brake and nosewheel steering to stay on the runway. After slowing to 10 mph, the aircraft yawed violently right, skidded, and the left main gear collapsed. Inspection revealed a loose brake puck in the right brake assembly.

Landing and Initial Problem

According to the pilot, the approach and landing were normal up to touchdown. Upon touchdown, the aircraft shuddered and pulled to the right. The pilot kept the aircraft on the runway by applying left brake and using nosewheel steering. After continuing down the runway for about 1,500 feet, the aircraft slowed to approximately 10 mph. At that point, it yawed violently to the right and skidded with the left wing forward. The left main landing gear collapsed as the aircraft came to a stop.

Post-Landing Examination

Following the incident, an examination of the landing gear was conducted. When both wheels were rotated together, the right wheel was found to rotate slower than the left, but neither wheel was locked. During manual rotation of the right wheel, a brake puck fell out of the brake assembly.

Brake Disassembly Findings

The brake assembly was disassembled for further inspection. This revealed that a second brake puck was also loose. After the brake was reassembled, it operated normally.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03179. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.