Overview
An aircraft experienced a landing gear failure during an attempted go-around, resulting in the left main landing gear shearing and the aircraft coming to rest off the runway in the grass.
Pilot and Passenger Accounts
The pilot reported that although the landing gear position indicator showed the gear down and locked, he did not believe the right main gear was actually down and locked. During the subsequent go-around attempt, the left main landing gear sheared in overload due to a loss of control.
A passenger stated that the aircraft was in an approach stall and made a hard landing, which collapsed the landing gear.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft was on approach when the pilot became concerned about the right main landing gear's status. Despite the gear indicator showing a down-and-locked condition, the pilot initiated a go-around. During this maneuver, control was not maintained, leading to an overload on the left main landing gear, which sheared. The aircraft then exited the runway and came to rest on the grass.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the left main landing gear sheared due to overload caused by the failure to maintain control during the go-around.