On March 4, 1989, a Cessna 180J (registration N601RF) operated by Fox, Reese E. was involved in an aviation accident near W. Columbia, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The AN7-20A attachment bolt and MS20365-720C nut stripped and separated, with evidence that the bolt had been loose prior to the failure. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing rollout, the right main landing gear collapsed and separated from the airplane. Examination found a stripped attachment bolt and nut, with evidence of prior looseness.
Incident Summary
During the landing rollout, the right main landing gear collapsed and subsequently separated from the airplane. No further details about the aircraft, location, or occupants were provided.
Examination Findings
Post-incident examination revealed that the AN7-20A attachment bolt and MS20365-720C nut had stripped and separated. The bolt showed evidence of having been loose prior to the failure.
Maintenance Records
Review of the airplane's maintenance logs found no entries related to maintenance of the right main landing gear or any airframe repairs that would have necessitated removal and reinstallation of the gear.
Probable cause
The AN7-20A attachment bolt and MS20365-720C nut stripped and separated, with evidence that the bolt had been loose prior to the failure.
What happened in the 4 Mar 1989 Cessna 180J accident near W. Columbia, SC?
During landing rollout, the right main landing gear collapsed and separated from the airplane. Examination found a stripped attachment bolt and nut, with evidence of prior looseness.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Mar 1989 Cessna 180J accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Mar 1989 involved a Cessna 180J, registration N601RF, operated by Fox, Reese E., at W. Columbia, SC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The AN7-20A attachment bolt and MS20365-720C nut stripped and separated, with evidence that the bolt had been loose prior to the failure.
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