On August 29, 1988, a Cessna 206 (registration N5028U) operated by Crock, Robert C. was involved in an aviation accident near Saint George, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing roll, the nose gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway onto soft terrain and nose over. Inspection found failed attaching bolts on the left side of the nose gear yoke.
Accident Overview
During the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway, encountered soft dirt and gravel terrain, and nosed over.
Post-Accident Inspection Findings
A post-accident inspection revealed that two attaching bolts on the left side of the nose gear yoke had failed. Additionally, the two bolts on the right side were found to be bent. The left forward bolt exhibited evidence of a previous crack, as the fracture area was dark and rusted. The left rear bolt was straight but had failed at the thread base. The right attaching bolts showed evidence of having become bent as the nose gear fork collapsed to the right.
What happened in the 29 Aug 1988 Cessna 206 accident near Saint George, UT?
During landing roll, the nose gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway onto soft terrain and nose over. Inspection found failed attaching bolts on the left side of the nose gear yoke.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Aug 1988 involved a Cessna 206, registration N5028U, operated by Crock, Robert C., at Saint George, UT.
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