1989-03-13: Cessna 402A — Rea, Lawrence E. (jr.) — Miami, FL

Casualties unknown • Miami, FL, US

Probable cause

THE OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE BELLCRANK FOR THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTION LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

DRG THE LANDING ROLL, ABOUT 4000 FT DOWN THE 5002 FT RWY, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY. AN EXAM REVEALED THE BELLCRANK FOR THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTION LINKAGE ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED FROM OVERLOAD, WHICH ALLOWED THE GEAR TO COLLAPSE. THE REASON FOR OVERLOAD WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE PLT'S LAST MED CERT WAS DATED 6/6/83.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-03-13 Cessna 402A accident near Miami, FL?

DRG THE LANDING ROLL, ABOUT 4000 FT DOWN THE 5002 FT RWY, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY. AN EXAM REVEALED THE BELLCRANK FOR THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTION LINKAGE ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED FROM OVERLOAD, WHICH ALLOWED THE GEAR TO COLLAPSE. THE REASON FOR OVERLOAD WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-03-13 involved a Cessna 402A, registration N2882F, operated by Rea, Lawrence E. (jr.), at Miami, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE BELLCRANK FOR THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTION LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27949. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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