On June 22, 1986, a Beech 95-C55 (registration N7860L) was involved in an aviation accident near Flagstaff, AZ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the right wing to contact the runway. The mechanic found the gear failed to lock, with possible rigging or actuating rod issue, and noted prior major repairs in that area.
Incident Description
According to the pilot, during the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed. As a result, the right wing sustained damage from contact with the runway surface.
Mechanic's Examination
A mechanic who examined the aircraft stated that the right landing gear had failed to lock into position. However, the mechanic was unable to determine whether the rigging was out of limits or if the actuating rod had failed. Both possibilities were considered as potential causes of the locking failure.
Prior Repairs
The mechanic noted that major repairs had been accomplished in the landing gear area prior to the time of the accident. The specific nature of these repairs was not specified in the available information.