On November 18, 1988, a Cessna 310 (registration N8147M) operated by Green, Richard M. was involved in an aviation accident near St. Louis, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Poor rigging of the gear retraction system. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After an unsafe right main gear light indication and two hours of fuel burning, the pilot attempted a landing. The right gear collapsed during rollout, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and sustain substantial damage. Post-accident inspection found poor rigging of the gear retraction system.
Incident Overview
A pilot arriving at the destination airport reported an unsafe right main gear light indication. To reduce fuel weight, the pilot circled for approximately two hours and attempted emergency gear extension procedures. A landing was then attempted.
Landing and Collapse
After touchdown and during the rollout, about three-quarters down the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed. This caused the aircraft to veer off the runway and sustain substantial damage.
Post-Accident Findings
A post-accident investigation revealed poor rigging of the gear retraction system as the cause of the gear collapse. No further details about the aircraft, operator, or location were provided in the source.