On September 14, 1991, a Cessna A188B (registration N8999G) was involved in an aviation accident near Yazoo City, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DURING TAKE OFF DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE GEAR TO THE AIRFRAME. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff, a pilot reported the right wing dropped. The aircraft continued through two ditches before stopping. Inspection revealed two of three landing gear bolts missing; the recovered bolt failed due to overload with no evidence of overtorque.
Incident Overview
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the right wing dropped. Despite this, the pilot continued the takeoff. The aircraft subsequently traveled through two ditches before coming to rest. No further details regarding the aircraft type, operator, or location were provided.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the aircraft revealed that two of the three bolts securing the right main landing gear to the airframe were not recovered. The single recovered bolt was subjected to metallurgical testing. The analysis determined that the bolt failed due to overload. There was no evidence of overtorque in the bolt that was examined.
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