On February 5, 1986, a Saab-fairchild SF340 (registration N342AM) operated by Air Midwest was involved in an aviation accident near St. Louis, MO. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During initial climbout from Lambert Field, St. Louis, the control tower reported to the pilot that a main landing gear wheel had detached. The aircraft returned and landed safely. Initial inspection suggested a bearing failure.
Incident
On initial climbout from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, the control tower informed the pilot in command (PIC) of Flight 1163 that one of the main landing gear wheels had fallen off the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently returned to the airport and landed safely.
Initial Inspection
An initial inspection of the landing gear revealed what appeared to be a bearing failure, which led to the departure of the right outboard wheel assembly. No further inspection by the manufacturer was conducted due to the lack of failed bearing material from the main landing gear wheel assembly.
What happened in the 5 Feb 1986 Saab-fairchild SF340 accident near St. Louis, MO?
During initial climbout from Lambert Field, St. Louis, the control tower reported to the pilot that a main landing gear wheel had detached. The aircraft returned and landed safely. Initial inspection suggested a bearing failure.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 Feb 1986 Saab-fairchild SF340 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Feb 1986 involved a Saab-fairchild SF340, registration N342AM, operated by Air Midwest, at St. Louis, MO.
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