On May 24, 1986, a Cessna 172RG (registration N4596V) was involved in an aviation accident near Jackson, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The detachment of the nose gear up stop bumper plate assembly, which permitted the nose gear to over-retract and jam. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot executed an intentional gear-up landing after the nose wheel jammed in the retracted position, preventing the gear from locking down properly.
What happened
The pilot intentionally landed the aircraft with the landing gear retracted. This decision was made because the nose wheel well doors were jammed in the closed position, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending and locking into place.
The investigation
A mechanical examination of the nose landing gear assembly revealed the root cause of the malfunction. The nose gear up stop bumper plate assembly had detached from its mounting point. This failure allowed the nose gear to retract beyond its intended limit, causing it to jam securely in the up position within the wheel well.
Probable cause
The detachment of the nose gear up stop bumper plate assembly, which permitted the nose gear to over-retract and jam.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 May 1986 Cessna 172RG accident near Jackson, MS?
A pilot executed an intentional gear-up landing after the nose wheel jammed in the retracted position, preventing the gear from locking down properly.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 May 1986 involved a Cessna 172RG, registration N4596V, at Jackson, MS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The detachment of the nose gear up stop bumper plate assembly, which permitted the nose gear to over-retract and jam.
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