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Runway Excursion After Landing Due to Right Main Gear Bolt Failure (N2529D)

Elyria, OH, US

On June 9, 1989, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N2529D) operated by Hurst Flight Training was involved in an aviation accident near Elyria, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE (SHEARING) OF THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS: FAILURE OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR TO COMPLY WITH SERVICE BULLETIN #673B. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered right during landing roll-out, exited the runway, and sustained a collapsed right main gear. Investigation revealed failed attaching bolts installed in 1983, with a subsequent service bulletin not incorporated.

Incident Overview

During the landing roll-out, the aircraft began to deviate to the right and subsequently departed the right side of the runway. The aircraft came to rest with the right main landing gear collapsed.

Examination Findings

A post-incident examination determined that the attaching bolts for the right main landing gear had failed. The bolts had been installed in August 1983 in compliance with Airworthiness Directive (AD) 83-05-04. Between installation and the incident, the aircraft had accumulated 2,467 flight hours.

Service Bulletin Status

Piper Service Bulletin (S/B) #673B, dated October 2, 1986, recommended replacing the existing attaching bolts with new, higher-strength bolts. This service bulletin had not been incorporated on the aircraft at the time of the incident.

Structural failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jun 1989 Piper PA-38-112 accident near Elyria, OH?

An aircraft veered right during landing roll-out, exited the runway, and sustained a collapsed right main gear. Investigation revealed failed attaching bolts installed in 1983, with a subsequent service bulletin not incorporated.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jun 1989 Piper PA-38-112 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jun 1989 involved a Piper PA-38-112, registration N2529D, operated by Hurst Flight Training, at Elyria, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

FAILURE (SHEARING) OF THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS: FAILURE OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR TO COMPLY WITH SERVICE BULLETIN #673B.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X28531. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.