Casualties unknown

Landing Gear Failure During Landing Roll Prompts Emergency Evacuation (N806NY)

Denver, CO, US

On May 29, 1989, a Mcdonnell Douglas MD-80 (registration N806NY) operated by Continental Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Denver, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR VIBRATION OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN, WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TORQUE LINK AND SIDE BRACE. 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.

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After a normal touchdown, a right main landing gear vibration escalated, causing gear failure before stop. Tires failed, and an emergency evacuation via tail cone exit was conducted. No fire occurred.

Incident Summary

Following a normal landing, during the initial portion of the landing roll, a vibration in the right main landing gear began and increased in amplitude. The vibration persisted until the right main gear failed approximately 40 feet before the aircraft came to a complete stop.

Examination Findings

Post-incident examination revealed failures of the torque link, side brace, and shimmy dampener on the right main landing gear. Additionally, the right main tires failed due to foreign object damage and skidding, while the left main tires failed due to overheating.

Emergency Response

An emergency evacuation was conducted using the tail cone exit, which was deployed manually. There was no fire during the evacuation or after the aircraft came to a stop.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X28286. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.