Incident Overview
During a landing on runway 11L, the pilot of an aircraft stated that he made an 'extra smooth landing.' However, during the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed. The incident occurred with wind reported from 040 degrees at 10 knots.
Examination Findings
Following the collapse, an examination of the landing gear mounting bolt revealed evidence of an overload failure. The engineer who examined the bolt, nut, and mounting plate stated that there was no evidence of previous wear around the bolt hole. Additionally, dirt and grease were found between the landing gear and the mounting plate.
Weather Conditions
The wind at the time of the incident was reported to be 040 degrees at 10 knots.