Casualties unknown

1986-10-18: Cessna 310R (N2638N) — West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach, FL, US

On October 18, 1986, a Cessna 310R (registration N2638N) was involved in an aviation accident near West Palm Beach, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The adjustable screw on the downlock brace failed in bending overload. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During an air taxi flight, the right main gear began collapsing on touchdown. The pilot executed a go-around, attempted manual gear lowering, then shut down the right engine, feathered the propeller, and landed. The gear collapsed on landing roll. Examination revealed the downlock brace adjustable screw failed in bending overload.

Incident Summary

While on an on-demand air taxi flight, the pilot observed that at touchdown the right main landing gear was collapsing. In response, the pilot executed a go-around. The pilot then attempted to lower the landing gear manually but was unable to do so. Subsequently, the pilot shut down the right engine, feathered the right propeller, and landed the aircraft. During the landing roll, the right landing gear collapsed.

Flight Details

The flight was conducted as an on-demand air taxi operation. The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator were not detailed in the source. The flight occurred during daytime, but exact time and weather conditions were not specified. No information on the number of occupants, injuries, or damage extent was provided.

Inspection Findings

A post-incident examination of the landing gear system was performed. The inspection revealed that the adjustable screw on the downlock brace had failed. The failure mode was determined to be bending overload. No additional mechanical or hydraulic issues were reported.

Probable Cause

The investigation determined that the cause of the gear collapse was the failure of the adjustable screw on the downlock brace due to bending overload.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X35008. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.