What happened
An aircraft was being transported to Midland Airpark Airport specifically for maintenance purposes when an incident occurred during the movement phase. While the aircraft was being moved on the ground, the right main landing gear assembly collapsed. This structural failure resulted in an immediate loss of directional control. The collapse caused substantial damage to both the right wing assembly and the right main landing gear assembly itself.
The investigation
Following the incident, an examination of the aircraft was conducted to determine the extent of the damage and the underlying cause of the mechanical failure. Investigators focused on the right main landing gear and the associated wing structure due to the reported collapse. However, despite the inspection, the specific technical reason for the main landing gear failure could not be determined from the available evidence.
Findings
The primary finding relates to the mechanical integrity of the landing gear system during ground operations. The right main landing gear failed while the aircraft was in transit for maintenance, leading to significant structural damage. The exact cause of this gear failure remains undetermined due to insufficient data or evidence to pinpoint a specific mechanical defect or operational error.