On October 28, 1985, a Cessna 402B (registration N98685) operated by C And M Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near St. Thomas. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After landing, a pilot executed a 270-degree left turn to enter a taxiway. The left main landing gear began to wobble and then collapsed outward. Inspection revealed five of six attachment bolts missing and the remaining bolt pulled loose.
Incident Description
Following a landing, the pilot performed a 270-degree left turn to enter a taxiway. Upon completion of the turn, the left main landing gear started to wobble and subsequently collapsed outward.
Inspection Findings
Examination of the aircraft disclosed that the left gear support bracket is attached to the aircraft structure by six bolts. Of these, five were missing and the remaining bolt had pulled loose from the structure. The missing bolts were not recovered.
The aircraft sustained damage as a result of the landing gear collapse. No further details about the aircraft or the extent of damage were provided in the source.
What happened in the 28 Oct 1985 Cessna 402B accident near St. Thomas?
After landing, a pilot executed a 270-degree left turn to enter a taxiway. The left main landing gear began to wobble and then collapsed outward. Inspection revealed five of six attachment bolts missing and the remaining bolt pulled loose.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Oct 1985 involved a Cessna 402B, registration N98685, operated by C And M Airlines, at St. Thomas.
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