On May 23, 1993, a Cessna 185 (registration N75LE) operated by Roy, Milton was involved in an aviation accident near Barrow, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The separation of the right main wheel and axle from the gear leg during takeoff, which was primarily caused by overload despite the presence of a small fatigue area. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse during the initial takeoff roll, resulting in structural damage to the gear leg and wing drag on the runway surface.
What happened
The pilot-in-command initiated the takeoff roll. Shortly after beginning the acceleration, the right main wheel and axle separated from the gear leg. The remaining stub of the gear leg struck the ground and subsequently separated from the gear box. As a result of this failure, the nose of the airplane impacted the runway surface. The aircraft's wing was dragged along the runway during the incident.
The investigation
A metallurgical examination was conducted on the failed part to determine the cause of separation. The analysis revealed that while there was a small fatigue area present, the majority of the fracture was attributed to overload.
Probable cause
The separation of the right main wheel and axle from the gear leg during takeoff, which was primarily caused by overload despite the presence of a small fatigue area.
What happened in the 23 May 1993 Cessna 185 accident near Barrow, AK?
Aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse during the initial takeoff roll, resulting in structural damage to the gear leg and wing drag on the runway surface.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 May 1993 involved a Cessna 185, registration N75LE, operated by Roy, Milton, at Barrow, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The separation of the right main wheel and axle from the gear leg during takeoff, which was primarily caused by overload despite the presence of a small fatigue area.
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