On February 14, 1983, a Cessna R182 (registration N9886C) was involved in an aviation accident near Olathe, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loose bolt in the left main gear brake assembly jammed the wheel in the wheel well, preventing gear extension. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot of a small aircraft landed with all gear retracted after being unable to extend the left main gear. Investigation found a loose bolt in the brake assembly jammed the wheel. The aircraft had recently undergone an annual inspection.
Accident Overview
Prior to landing, the pilot was unable to extend the left main landing gear and chose to land with all gear retracted. The aircraft sustained damage during the gear-up landing.
Investigation Findings
Examination revealed that a bolt in the left main gear brake assembly was loose. This bolt had become jammed in the wheel well, preventing the gear from extending properly.
Maintenance History
The aircraft's logbook indicated that an annual inspection had been completed on January 7, 1982. During that inspection, the landing gear wheels were removed for service and inspection. The aircraft had flown only three hours since that inspection.
Probable cause
A loose bolt in the left main gear brake assembly jammed the wheel in the wheel well, preventing gear extension.
What happened in the 14 Feb 1983 Cessna R182 accident near Olathe, KS?
The pilot of a small aircraft landed with all gear retracted after being unable to extend the left main gear. Investigation found a loose bolt in the brake assembly jammed the wheel. The aircraft had recently undergone an annual inspection.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Feb 1983 involved a Cessna R182, registration N9886C, at Olathe, KS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A loose bolt in the left main gear brake assembly jammed the wheel in the wheel well, preventing gear extension.
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