No fatalities

Landing Gear Collapses During Demonstration Flight (N6682V)

Little Rock, AR, US

On December 10, 1992, a Bellanca 17-30 (registration N6682V) operated by Sims, Marion J. was involved in an aviation accident near Little Rock, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE COLLAPSING OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AS RESULT OF A WORN GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a demonstration flight landing, the right main landing gear collapsed on rollout. The aircraft veered off the runway, hit a taxiway marker, and the left gear collapsed. Winds were gusty.

Incident Overview

A pilot was conducting a local demonstration flight with two prospective airplane buyers aboard. The flight was uneventful until the landing phase on Runway 36. During the landing rollout, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway. After departing the runway surface, the aircraft struck a taxiway marker, which led to the collapse of the left main landing gear.

Environmental Conditions

The wind at the time of the accident was reported from 290 degrees at 12 knots, with gusts reaching 20 knots. No other weather conditions or visibility information was provided in the source.

Post-Accident Examination

Following the accident, an examination of the right main landing gear assembly was conducted. The inspection revealed a worn bushing in the gear down lock mechanism. No other anomalies or contributing factors were documented in the source.

Findings

The source did not provide an official probable cause or analysis of the accident. The only factual finding is the worn bushing discovered during the post-accident examination.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Dec 1992 Bellanca 17-30 accident near Little Rock, AR?

During a demonstration flight landing, the right main landing gear collapsed on rollout. The aircraft veered off the runway, hit a taxiway marker, and the left gear collapsed. Winds were gusty.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Dec 1992 Bellanca 17-30 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Dec 1992 involved a Bellanca 17-30, registration N6682V, operated by Sims, Marion J., at Little Rock, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE COLLAPSING OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AS RESULT OF A WORN GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X16159. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.