On September 15, 1988, a Cessna 310R (registration N87297) operated by Calypso Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Washington, DC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the push-pull rod assembly (P/N 0840125-15), which allowed the left main landing gear to collapse by failing to maintain pressure on the brace assembly. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced a left main landing gear collapse during the landing roll, continuing to taxi onto Taxiway K before coming to a stop due to a failed push-pull rod assembly.
During the landing roll, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft continued to roll and came to a stop on Taxiway 'K'.
Inspection revealed that the push-pull rod assembly, part number 0840125-15, failed allowing the gear to collapse. The purpose of the rod is to maintain pressure on the brace assembly to keep the gear in the locked position.
The failure of the push-pull rod assembly (P/N 0840125-15), which allowed the left main landing gear to collapse by failing to maintain pressure on the brace assembly.