On May 1, 1988, a Beech C23 (registration N9358S) was involved in an aviation accident near Manassas, VA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot lost directional control during landing at Carlisle, Pennsylvania after encountering a wind gust, then experienced a left main gear collapse upon landing at Manassas.
Incident at Carlisle Airport
The pilot reported that during an earlier landing attempt at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, while in the landing roll, the aircraft encountered a wind gust. This caused a loss of directional control, and the right wing lifted, causing the aircraft to veer off the side of the runway. The pilot heard a loud bump as the left wing dragged along the ground. After regaining control, the pilot executed a go-around.
Landing at Manassas
The pilot then flew to Manassas and performed a landing. As the pilot attempted to turn off the runway, the left landing gear collapsed.
Aircraft Examination
Examination of the aircraft revealed that the left main gear housing had suffered an overload failure.